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DV03 GXG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,379 mi
Last recorded133,379 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 133,379 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 133,725 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 125,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 113,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2015 113,571 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 101,242 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,449 miles

n/s non obligitory mirror damaged

o/s/f lower bumper damaged and tied up, but secure

Fail 19 Apr 2013 96,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s non obligitory mirror damaged

o/s/f lower bumper damaged and tied up, but secure

Pass 19 Apr 2012 93,706 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 93,706 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2011 85,592 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 85,582 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,955 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 75,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 66,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 66,729 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,359 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 53,359 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,474 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,655 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 GXG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GXG, 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 GXG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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