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DY53 VYR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,583 mi
Last recorded135,583 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 VYR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 135,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 135,579 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 129,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 129,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 122,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 122,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 115,984 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 115,931 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear main brake pipes rusty shailing

front pads look low

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 108,095 miles

Some noise is starting to be heard at both O/S wheel bearings.

The O/S rear brake pipe is becoming a bit rusty.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 99,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 99,324 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 94,376 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 88,947 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 80,692 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 67,272 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 67,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,156 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 40,542 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 VYR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

DY53 VYR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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