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DV03 LFS

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,197 mi
Last recorded93,197 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 LFS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,197 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 93,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 86,780 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 81,148 miles
Pass 12 May 2017

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear indicator discoloured

Fail 12 May 2017

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear indicator discoloured

Pass 6 May 2016 64,990 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 64,990 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 60,460 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 57,236 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 53,664 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 46,214 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 38,983 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 30,335 miles

o/s mirror casing missing

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 23 May 2009 19,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,740 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 16,526 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 14,661 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 LFS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LFS, 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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What year was DV03 LFS registered?

DV03 LFS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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