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DV03 UME

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,200 mi
Last recorded130,200 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 UME
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 130,200 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 130,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low N/S and O/S (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 124,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 120,362 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 108,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 108,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 97,215 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,665 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust starting to deteriate

Pass 19 Mar 2011 72,370 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 58,914 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 45,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,578 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,536 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,767 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,132 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 UME is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,297cc 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 UME, 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 UME is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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