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DY53 NHJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,752 mi
Last recorded101,752 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 NHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 101,752 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats and seatbelts ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 101,752 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats and seatbelts ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 101,576 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 100,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 100,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 98,641 miles

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

Offside Front inner cv boot leaking grease

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

odd size tyres front and rear

Pass 11 Mar 2016 115,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

lowered coil springs fitted front and rear

rear seats REMOVED

sticker on windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2016 115,602 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

lowered coil springs fitted front and rear

rear seats REMOVED

sticker on windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2015 100,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 100,743 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,356 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 93,356 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,250 miles

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

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

n\s\r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o\s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,643 miles

Nail in rear tyre

o\s wing mirror slightly damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2011 70,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

o\s wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,093 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 54,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,280 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 44,280 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage n/s front road wheel

lump out of n/s front tyre side wall

lumps out of n/s rear tyre side wall

parking brake travel

Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,533 miles

Slight damage to nearside front wheel rim and tyre sidewall.

Slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 39,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight damage to nearside front wheel rim and tyre sidewall.

Slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,689 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 27,941 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 NHJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NHJ, 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 NHJ registered?

DY53 NHJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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