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DY53 JYJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,567 mi
Last recorded65,567 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 JYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,567 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 65,565 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (8.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 62,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes. near the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat tilt inop

Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,371 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 58,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,761 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,454 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 46,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,855 miles

edge wear on o/s front tyre front brake pads low

Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,355 miles

low tread on o/s front tyre front brake pads low

Fail 23 Sep 2009 31,561 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,561 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,555 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,941 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,891 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 JYJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc 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 JYJ, 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 JYJ registered?

DY53 JYJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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