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DV03 UTA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,075 mi
Last recorded95,075 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 UTA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 95,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 93,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 90,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,532 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s wiper torn

Fail 13 Mar 2014 81,531 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s wiper torn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,654 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,505 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 74,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,405 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 53,082 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 53,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,834 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2009 43,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,695 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 31,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 20,347 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,763 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 UTA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UTA, 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 UTA registered?

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

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