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DV03 GJU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,796 mi
Last recorded144,796 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 144,796 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 144,796 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 132,352 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 132,126 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 118,432 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 118,432 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 107,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 96,165 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 96,165 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 86,241 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 73,019 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 73,006 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,513 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,496 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 43,496 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,639 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 40,580 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 40,571 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 GJU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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