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DY53 OSM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,778 mi
Last recorded119,778 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 OSM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 119,778 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 116,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general rust under car

Pass 29 Sep 2023 112,953 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 105,395 miles

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))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 105,393 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 96,940 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 86,459 miles

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))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 86,459 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,974 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 73,881 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

offside rear tyre tread has surface cracks and is a commercial tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2017 61,951 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 61,951 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 58,980 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2016 58,980 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,947 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 54,934 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,203 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,442 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,139 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,573 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 43,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,288 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,982 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 27,982 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,146 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,616 miles

unable to fully check n/s rear seatbelt due to childseat

Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,976 miles

reccomend brake fluid change.

reccomend new wiper blades

slight damage to o.s.f.tyre sidewall.

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 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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