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DV03 URH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,628 mi
Last recorded133,628 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 URH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2023 133,628 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 129,475 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perished

eng oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2022 129,475 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake hoses slightly perished

eng oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2021 125,604 miles

Front brake discs rusty.

Fail 21 Jan 2021 125,604 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 121,834 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 121,834 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 120,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 119,598 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 116,863 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 115,994 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 115,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 109,392 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 96,010 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 95,952 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 83,208 miles

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade small split on end

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts seats folded and luggage placed on top

Pass 21 Oct 2010 71,189 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 70,862 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,693 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 54,693 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,682 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,406 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 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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What year was DV03 URH registered?

DV03 URH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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