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DY53 WMX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,738 mi
Last recorded82,738 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WMX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 82,738 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axel beam corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 82,669 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 82,502 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 78,717 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 78,698 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 72,032 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 69,377 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 66,849 miles

Both Sides Rear Coil Springs corroded

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 66,849 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Both Sides Rear Coil Springs corroded

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 66,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 63,416 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 63,416 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,519 miles

item removed from drivers view

Fail 30 Nov 2015 56,519 miles

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

item removed from drivers view

Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,372 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 48,151 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 43,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,744 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 38,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,966 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

washers not working seem to be frozen

Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2008 24,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,660 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 15,442 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 WMX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WMX, 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 WMX registered?

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

Is DY53 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 WMX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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