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DY53 WNJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,978 mi
Last recorded99,978 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 99,978 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 92,031 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 92,031 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 79,366 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2013 68,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 66,031 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 63,039 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 60,357 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Dec 2009 57,922 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 57,922 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,356 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,312 miles

front tyres worn+n/s/r

Fail 5 Oct 2007 43,312 miles

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres worn+n/s/r

Pass 11 Oct 2006 43,157 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 43,157 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

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 WNJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY53 WNJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY53 WNJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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