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DV03 GDX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,000 mi
Last recorded45,000 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 GDX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 45,000 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 40,791 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 38,037 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,031 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 34,884 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 34,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 33,402 miles

Front both tyres cracking

Fail 8 Mar 2018 33,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also over 15 years old (4.1.D.1b)

Front both tyres cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2017 32,848 miles

EML light on

drivers seat tilt mechanism not working

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,396 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,066 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,664 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 31,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 29,581 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,921 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 22,915 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,285 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,504 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,880 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 19,880 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,534 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 16,862 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 16,799 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 GDX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GDX, 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 GDX registered?

DV03 GDX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is DV03 GDX safe to buy?

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