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DV03 GVD

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,605 mi
Last recorded107,605 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 GVD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 107,605 miles

Underbody corrosion

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal anti slip has slight ware

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 107,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal anti slip has slight ware

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2018 107,589 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 107,202 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine manage ment light on on dash

service brake only just met mot requirements

Fail 23 Dec 2016 107,191 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnett (6.4.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine manage ment light on on dash

service brake only just met mot requirements

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 101,176 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,131 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 98,131 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 82,667 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,137 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 66,136 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres and nearside rear worn on edges

nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Jul 2010 53,968 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,685 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,390 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2006 18,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 18,073 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 GVD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GVD, 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 GVD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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