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DV03 KJE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,350 mi
Last recorded84,350 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 84,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 84,323 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 82,088 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 79,624 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills,undersills,floors,chassis rails & flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 77,171 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel ,sills,sill to floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 74,305 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 71,884 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

noise from nearside rear brakes (may require attention soon)

Pass 15 Apr 2019 68,784 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,274 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Apr 2017 62,201 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre wearing on both edges

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2017 62,159 miles

Braking system leaking offside rear brake hose to pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose to caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre wearing on both edges

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 54,202 miles

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

bonnet catch/release requires attension soon

rear number plate starting to delamainte

Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,001 miles

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

both wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,298 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,255 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,499 miles

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe rear sections slightly corroded

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,595 miles

rear exhaust section has a slight blow

Pass 12 Apr 2010 34,712 miles

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit on outer edges

both rear tyres have slight sidewall damage on inner faces

centre stop light dim

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,716 miles

rear exhaust backbox outer casing slightly corroded

wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,572 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 25,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,210 miles

rear number plate starting to bubble up

Fail 12 Apr 2007 21,192 miles

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

rear number plate starting to bubble up

Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,619 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 KJE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 KJE, 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 KJE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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