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DV03 UMC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,155 mi
Last recorded50,155 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 UMC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 50,155 miles

Front Subframe and antiroll bar brackets slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2025 49,671 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 49,262 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 48,817 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 48,393 miles

Offside Rear inner wing sounds a little weak under fibre cover

Pass 13 Apr 2021 47,936 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 47,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 47,553 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 46,248 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,472 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,045 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,491 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,747 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,571 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 34,571 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,693 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 29,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small tear in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,001 miles

small tear in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,132 miles

PLEASE NOTE offside rear tyre has 2mm of tread left minimum legal limit is 1.6mm of tread

Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,397 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,982 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 UMC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UMC, 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 UMC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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