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DV03 UHS

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,829 mi
Last recorded123,829 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2016 123,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Lower panel loose

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2015 118,597 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 118,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 111,175 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 105,895 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE INSIDE SIDEWALL

Fail 23 Apr 2013 105,883 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE INSIDE SIDEWALL

Offside 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 13 Apr 2012 99,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

centre rear brake light disconnect by presenter

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,801 miles

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

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

centre rear brake light not working, presenter advied me that the light was dis-connected

Pass 21 May 2010 77,349 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 77,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,001 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,980 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,574 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,217 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 UHS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHS, 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 UHS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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