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DV03 GYK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,646 mi
Last recorded142,646 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 GYK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 142,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 138,545 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 134,842 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 134,792 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 122,442 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 122,438 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 111,370 miles

front tyres wearing on the inside edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 106,381 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 106,381 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 100,159 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 93,083 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2012 84,604 miles

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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,180 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,326 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres excess wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,517 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,380 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 46,380 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,457 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,790 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 GYK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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