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DY53 JZK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,007 mi
Last recorded131,007 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 131,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 122,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 109,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 105,084 miles

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

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

eml on

gearbox oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 105,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

eml on

gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,525 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 91,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,264 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,324 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,478 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,179 miles

n/s/r tyre wall scuffed

rear number plate marked

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,873 miles

n/s/f tyre edged

rear tyres edged + getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,296 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,709 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 22,709 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,276 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 JZK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JZK, 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 JZK registered?

DY53 JZK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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