MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front brake hoses slightly perished
eng oil leak
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
both front brake hoses slightly perished
eng oil leak
Front brake discs rusty.
Front brake discs rusty.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
gearbox oil leak (offside seal)
header tank was empty
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
noise from engine cambelt area
rear axle corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside wiper blade small split on end
unable to fully inspect rear seat belts seats folded and luggage placed on top
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
engine management light on
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DV03 URH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 URH, 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 URH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 May 2003.
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