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DY53 WHH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,678 mi
Last recorded78,678 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 78,678 miles

Both Front Brake Pipes Corroded slightly

EML Light on time of test

Exhaust has minor leak of gases, been repaired

Gaiter On Anti Roll bar drop link has slight cut

OSF Shocker worn, has slight misting of oil

Fail 1 Apr 2017 78,677 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Wants adjusting, will carry out on retest (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Drivers Front , Smears (8.2.2)

Both Front Brake Pipes Corroded slightly

EML Light on time of test

Exhaust has minor leak of gases, been repaired

Gaiter On Anti Roll bar drop link has slight cut

OSF Shocker worn, has slight misting of oil

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,868 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 67,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 67,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,834 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 56,586 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 56,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,421 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 51,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2011 48,789 miles

n/s fronttyre cutoutside sidewall notdeep enough toreach cordes

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,026 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 46,026 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

centre brake light out

cracking to r/o/s + tread getting low

play in n/s rack arm

sidewall damage to f/n/s tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,905 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 WHH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WHH, 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 WHH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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