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DV03 LZC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,660 mi
Last recorded113,660 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 LZC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 113,660 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2016 113,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175-65-14 (4.1.D.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2015 102,749 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 102,749 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 93,318 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 84,857 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 84,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 78,391 miles

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

front bumper damaged

front no plate cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2012 78,391 miles

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

front no plate cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2011 71,500 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,500 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,755 miles

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

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2008 46,183 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 46,183 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 40,922 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 40,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 33,181 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 LZC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LZC, 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 LZC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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