MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
High level stop light not working
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front to rear centre section brake pipes corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
coolant level low
front to rear centre section brake pipes corroded
ns steering arm damaged
rear brake pipes corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
brake pipes corroded
exhaust rear mounts badly corroded
rear reg plate deteriorated
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)
aux belt slightly perished
dampness coolant expansion tank
exhaust slight vibration and rear hanger badly corroded and deteriorated,rear shield insecurer
osr brake pipe feeding w/cylinder corroded
various small dents and scatches,cover missing front bumper
couple dents
exhaust vibration & rear mounts badly corroded
osf brake pipe & both rear sections corroded, nsf brake pipe slight corroded
exhaust slight vibration & rear mounts badly corroded
osf brake pipe slightly corroded
rear reg slightly deteriorated
slight squeal from engine intermitantly
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY53 VZJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VZJ, 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 VZJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 October 2003.
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