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DY53 VZB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,376 mi
Last recorded71,376 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 71,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 68,832 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,665 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 64,345 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,576 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,260 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,200 miles

rear engine mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,420 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 48,134 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,903 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,496 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,022 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 29,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,449 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,551 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 VZB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY53 VZB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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