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DY53 EUM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,097 mi
Last recorded42,097 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 EUM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 42,097 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 42,097 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Axle bushes worn both sides

Pass 5 Jul 2022 39,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre old (2013) 175/65x14

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded flexible pipe weakening

general surface corrosion through out lower suspension components

Fail 8 Jul 2021 39,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded flexible pipe weakening

general surface corrosion through out lower suspension components

Pass 2 Jul 2020 38,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 36,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,114 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 28 Jun 2017 32,538 miles

engine management warning lamp on

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 32,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine management warning lamp on

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 30,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 23 Jun 2016 30,766 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 28,624 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 27,110 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,355 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 25,355 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,507 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 21,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,150 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,404 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,436 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 10,100 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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DY53 EUM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY53 EUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY53 EUM registered?

DY53 EUM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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