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DY53 EVH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,267 mi
Last recorded95,267 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 EVH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,267 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 95,267 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/ front and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,921 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 90,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 84,494 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 84,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 77,603 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,840 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 70,840 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,231 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 63,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 51,084 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 51,084 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,049 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 45,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 44,566 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,288 miles

front brake pads are worn (replace in aproxx 2,000 miles)

n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,715 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 38,715 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,921 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2009 33,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,768 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,151 miles

N/S FRONT WHEEL RIM BENT

Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,547 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 EVH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EVH, 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 EVH registered?

DY53 EVH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is DY53 EVH safe to buy?

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