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DY53 VZD

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,731 mi
Last recorded142,731 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 142,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 142,730 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 130,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 130,413 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 115,161 miles

Factory fitted engine cover and under trays obscuring some components

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

steering rack oily

Fail 23 Mar 2018 115,161 miles

Factory fitted engine cover and under trays obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering rack oily

Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO CENTRE JOINT (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM W/CYL TO FLEXXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0 mm -WEAING SMOOTH INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 96,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO CENTRE JOINT (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM W/CYL TO FLEXXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO CENTRE JOINT (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM W/CYL TO FLEXXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0 mm -WEAING SMOOTH INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,079 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 71,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 57,425 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,718 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 49,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,455 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,505 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 42,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,591 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 38,027 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2006 32,011 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 32,011 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 VZD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VZD, 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 VZD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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