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DV03 GEY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,525 mi
Last recorded116,525 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 GEY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 116,525 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 116,523 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 113,008 miles

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2024 113,008 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 107,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both outer sill's slightly corroded

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 107,023 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both outer sill's slightly corroded

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 97,797 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 97,796 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,389 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 87,450 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 87,450 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 81,333 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,690 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 75,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,109 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,424 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 66,415 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,949 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,766 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,679 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,113 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 39,365 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,389 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,046 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,454 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,868 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,081 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 GEY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GEY, 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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DV03 GEY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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