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DY53 WCA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,200 mi
Last recorded111,200 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WCA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 111,200 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 108,267 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 106,090 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 100,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 97,968 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 93,557 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 93,557 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 89,066 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,712 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,033 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer edge cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2016 77,033 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear tyre outer edge cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,309 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,177 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,177 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,951 miles

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

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s and n/s/r metal brake pipe from flexi hoses to drums starting to corrode

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,687 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,621 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 44,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,870 miles

advise o/s/f +front to rear +o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2010 42,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise o/s/f +front to rear +o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2009 38,538 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,683 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 24,926 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 WCA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WCA, 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 WCA registered?

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

Is DY53 WCA safe to buy?

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