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DY53 JYP

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,366 mi
Last recorded79,366 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 79,366 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield loose

Fail 26 Apr 2022 79,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Towbar attachment insecure not safe (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 27 Apr 2021 77,015 miles

Offside Headlight light source slightly effected

Window trims missing from offside front and nearside front and nearside rear doors

heat shield loose

Fail 16 Apr 2021 710,070 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlight light source slightly effected

Window trims missing from offside front and nearside front and nearside rear doors

Pass 5 Mar 2020 69,185 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,877 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,017 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 65,008 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 63,164 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

advise o/s wiper blade poor

Fail 8 Feb 2017 63,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

advise o/s wiper blade poor

Pass 7 Jan 2016 62,423 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 62,421 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 59,698 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 59,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,839 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,683 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing unevenly

Fail 16 Jan 2013 55,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,339 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 51,339 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,220 miles

EML

unable to check inside brake pads

Fail 5 Jan 2011 44,220 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

unable to check inside brake pads

Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,267 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,339 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,039 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 22,454 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,880 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 JYP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 JYP, 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 JYP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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