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DY53 JXU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,608 mi
Last recorded77,608 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 JXU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,608 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 77,603 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 75,367 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on top edge

emissions level high then ok after warm

Fail 14 Nov 2018 75,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on top edge

emissions level high then ok after warm

Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,340 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on top edge (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,341 miles

Engine management light on prior to test

Pass 8 Jan 2014 73,709 miles

engine light on

Fail 8 Jan 2014 73,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 4 Jan 2013 70,308 miles

Engine Light On

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,262 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,945 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,365 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 61,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s seat tilt inop

rear reg plate ccorrroded

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2008 59,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s seat tilt inop

rear number plate de-laminating

small stone chip front screen

Pass 25 Sep 2007 57,790 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,842 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 JXU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 JXU, 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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DY53 JXU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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