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DY53 WHL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,865 mi
Last recorded112,865 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WHL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 112,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust backbox is deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2018 112,539 miles

rear heat shield loose

Pass 1 Apr 2017 111,354 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 Apr 2017 111,354 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,281 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 110,281 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 104,196 miles

coolant leak

engine oil level critically low

Fail 26 Mar 2015 104,196 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coolant leak

engine oil level critically low

Pass 24 Mar 2014 98,603 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 98,603 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 90,337 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 90,337 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 82,191 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 82,191 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 74,106 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 74,106 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 48,598 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,777 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 WHL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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