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DV03 UTS

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

80,281 mi
Last recorded80,281 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 UTS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 80,281 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 80,280 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding o/s n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 80,257 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 80,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,706 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded

gearbox end plate corroded leaking oil slightly

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,369 miles

fuel pipe corroded

gearbox end cap corroded and has a slight leak of oil

oil leak around steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2019 77,297 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 77,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 76,231 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,940 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,935 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,819 miles

No plates deteriorated slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2015 68,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Near side rear tyre perished slightly

No plates deteriorated slightly

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,086 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 22,086 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,542 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,920 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,628 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,833 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,236 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,021 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,819 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,901 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 28,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,757 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 UTS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UTS, 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 UTS registered?

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

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