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DV03 GVM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,478 mi
Last recorded121,478 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 GVM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2020 121,478 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 113,492 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

injector leaking compression

Fail 30 Apr 2019 113,492 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

injector leaking compression

Pass 20 Apr 2018 108,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 108,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 103,506 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Oil leak engine area/ gearbox ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 103,504 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak engine area/ gearbox ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 97,839 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,348 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,385 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,451 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 79,451 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,615 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,200 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 66,199 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,848 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,292 miles

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

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

dent in o/s/front inner wheel rim

small cuts and scuff marks on n/s/front outer tyre wall

Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,073 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,970 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,770 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 GVM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GVM, 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 GVM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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