MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
lowered coil springs fitted front and rear
rear seats REMOVED
sticker on windscreen
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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
Nail in rear tyre
o\s wing mirror slightly damaged
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
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
Slight damage to nearside front wheel rim and tyre sidewall.
Slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim.
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.
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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DY53 NHJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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