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DY53 JZA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,915 mi
Last recorded116,915 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 JZA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 116,915 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 106,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 106,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 97,779 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 97,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 95,021 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 92,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 88,646 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 88,622 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre has a flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 85,604 miles

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

front number plate cracked

o\s and n\s\r shockabsorber shrouds adrift

Pass 24 Sep 2016 83,433 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 83,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp works when the brake pedal is depressed (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,810 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 80,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 77,403 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 74,879 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,673 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,505 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,298 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,347 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 51,508 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,508 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,629 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 35,470 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 35,470 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 JZA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JZA, 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 JZA registered?

DY53 JZA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is DY53 JZA safe to buy?

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