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DV03 GDF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,911 mi
Last recorded43,911 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 GDF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 43,911 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from pressure cap, recommend investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 43,911 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from pressure cap, recommend investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No output at all. Reservoir topped up at VTS (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Evidence of brake fluid leak from wheel cylinder. Fluid reservoir fully topped up, overall efficiency met, offside rear brake approx 1/3 less effective than nearside on both service and parking brake. Strongly recommend brake check asap

Pass 29 Nov 2022 36,766 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 22,686 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 21,306 miles

n/s&o/s rear tyres 2003 year

rear axle assembly becoming corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 21,140 miles

n/s&o/s front suspension hubs corroded

n/s&o/s rear tyres 2003 year

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,629 miles

fuel fill pipes becoming corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 19,951 miles

fuel fill pipes becoming corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,262 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,548 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 17,816 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,838 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,869 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,776 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 14,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 13,445 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 12,220 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,866 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 9,389 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 7,559 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 GDF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GDF, 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 GDF registered?

DV03 GDF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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