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DV03 UNK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,188 mi
Last recorded167,188 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 UNK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 167,188 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Fail 23 Oct 2024 167,102 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Pass 12 Oct 2023 161,526 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 156,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 151,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 147,649 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 143,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 137,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear. 6 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 132,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 126,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 119,690 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 119,590 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 112,363 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 112,363 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 109,699 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 96,567 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 96,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper blades worn

nearside front brake hose locking device insecure

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 7 Sep 2011 83,041 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,432 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,768 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 61,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,629 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 53,425 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,291 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 39,515 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 39,515 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 UNK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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