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DV03 NWL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,802 mi
Last recorded106,802 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 NWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 106,802 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 106,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 102,398 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 102,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,811 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 87,881 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,192 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,565 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 68,565 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,999 miles

naersde sill dented ofside dented

ofside sill damaged floorpan dented but not corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,909 miles

both rear suspension coil spring lower coils rusting

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,903 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,106 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 15,066 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 10,502 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 NWL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NWL, 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 NWL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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