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DY53 OSO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

123,809 mi
Last recorded123,809 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 OSO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 123,809 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on

rear axle and rear springs rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2020 123,809 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on

rear axle and rear springs rusty

Pass 21 May 2019 115,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 115,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 111,195 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Fail 18 Jun 2018 111,192 miles

Emissions not tested emissions print taken as acceptable (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Nearside headlamp unit slightly loose

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

air cleaner trunking adrift

boot area cluttered

door trims missing nearside front and nearside rear

hub caps fitted to offside rear, nearside rear and nearside front wheels

Fail 4 Jun 2018 111,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load Failed tension test (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load Failed tension test (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stay clip broken

Both outer sills damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep cut inner side wall

Offside Headlamp a little loose

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 111,167 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn to legal limit on edges of tread

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn low

Pass 9 May 2017 98,750 miles

Nearside Rear Slight rumble in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 May 2017 98,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Slight rumble in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 May 2016 88,868 miles

front bumper loose.

Fail 23 May 2016 88,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper loose.

Pass 11 May 2015 75,348 miles

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

front tyres heavily worn on edges

outersills damaged

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Fail 11 May 2015 75,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front tyres heavily worn on edges

outersills damaged

underside and components heavily corroded in places

Pass 27 May 2014 65,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 56,168 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 45,999 miles

O/s/f and n/s/f tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

O/s/r and n/s/r coil springs corroded at lower ends

O/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 41,951 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 36,395 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 30,327 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 30,327 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 23,702 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 23,702 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 16,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,302 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 11,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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 OSO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 OSO, 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 OSO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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