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DV03 GAU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,959 mi
Last recorded101,959 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 GAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 101,959 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,439 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 91,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 82,415 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 71,863 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 71,851 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2011 57,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,675 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,130 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,645 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 24,879 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 21,661 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 18,209 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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DV03 GAU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DV03 GAU, 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 DV03 GAU registered?

DV03 GAU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 May 2003.

Is DV03 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 GAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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