MOT Status
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119,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
general rust under car
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front seat does not fold forward
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front seat does not fold forward
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
engine eml on
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed brake hose cable tied and fouling against shocker (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment n/s 200kg o/s 70kg (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front seat does not fold forward
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front seat does not fold forward
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
engine eml on
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded near fuel tank to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front seat does not fold forward
Offside Front seat does not fold forward
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working only when positions are on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded near fuel tank to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front seat does not fold forward
Offside Front seat does not fold forward
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front nail in tyre
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front tyre low on outer edge
offside rear tyre tread has surface cracks and is a commercial tyre
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
unable to fully check n/s rear seatbelt due to childseat
reccomend brake fluid change.
reccomend new wiper blades
slight damage to o.s.f.tyre sidewall.
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DY53 OSM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 OSM, 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 OSM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 October 2003.
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