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DY53 WNM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,533 mi
Last recorded113,533 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 113,533 miles

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))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 113,533 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 109,223 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 104,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seat backrest is unable to be folded down.

Fail 10 Mar 2023 104,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seat backrest is unable to be folded down.

Pass 18 Mar 2022 101,007 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 101,007 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged Front to rear on nearside. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 94,900 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 93,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 88,936 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside, inner arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 88,927 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside, inner arch areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 81,083 miles

Front strut top mount nuts corroded

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Apr 2018 81,078 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front strut top mount nuts corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,110 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 65,697 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,509 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 64,509 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,171 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,327 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 53,946 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 53,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,184 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,076 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,876 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,418 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 290,418 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,637 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,999 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 WNM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WNM, 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 WNM registered?

DY53 WNM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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