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DV03 GHD

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,936 mi
Last recorded74,936 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 GHD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 74,936 miles

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 74,931 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Offside (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Nearside rear (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,853 miles

nearside front wheel rim damaged

nearside sill damaged

oil leak

rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,618 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 69,615 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear and nearside front wheel nuts wrong way round

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,633 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside outer sill panel damage

nearside rear tyre slight flat spot tear in tread 175/6514

Fail 17 Oct 2014 64,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside outer sill panel damage

nearside rear tyre slight flat spot tear in tread 175/6514

offside front wheel all nuts incorrectly fitted

vehicle presented coolant level below minimum

Fail 26 Oct 2013 57,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 57,118 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 50,427 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,903 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,282 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,556 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,958 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,762 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,646 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 GHD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DV03 GHD, 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 GHD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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