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DV03 UPX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,297 mi
Last recorded94,297 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 94,297 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 94,295 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 81,456 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 76,780 miles

Exhaust baffles Noisy

Offside front road wheel has slight damage inner edge

Oil Leak

Rear Springs Corroded

Track Rod End Has slight play NSF

Pass 3 May 2018 71,486 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 71,486 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2017 64,141 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 52,921 miles

both rear tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

Fail 19 May 2016 52,921 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

Pass 30 May 2015 45,777 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 45,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 37,104 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,758 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,973 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,336 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,339 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,537 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,090 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 16,930 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,586 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 UPX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UPX, 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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What year was DV03 UPX registered?

DV03 UPX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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