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DV03 LCA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,312 mi
Last recorded94,312 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 LCA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 94,312 miles

Heat shield

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 94,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Heat shield

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 94,037 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 93,541 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 92,896 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 May 2022 92,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 91,528 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 89,671 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 87,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,018 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 84,017 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 80,984 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 77,129 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 77,129 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 72,677 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 68,034 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 68,034 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 63,461 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 59,341 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 55,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 50,528 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 46,531 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 May 2009 46,531 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 41,577 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 37,634 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,926 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 32,933 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 LCA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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