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DY53 VYF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,743 mi
Last recorded115,743 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 VYF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 115,743 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 106,063 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 100,471 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 96,259 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 96,256 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested car overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,189 miles

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

Underside corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 82,808 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,346 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 75,346 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 61,218 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 53,393 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,849 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 36,891 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,565 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,111 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,220 miles

o/s/r tyre worn at edges

Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,645 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,888 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 VYF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

DY53 VYF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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