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DV03 UUE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

121,734 mi
Last recorded121,734 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 121,734 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils + n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 120,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s & n/s lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 118,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 118,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 117,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer deteriated

Fail 14 Mar 2023 117,510 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 7 Mar 2022 116,384 miles

Exhaust noisy rear silencer deteriorated inside (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 116,382 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy rear silencer deteriorated inside (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 115,024 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 114,028 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 111,262 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight bow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 108,505 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Central Rear rake light not working

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,712 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 105,712 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 102,742 miles

Rear exhaust box hanging bracket corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 98,580 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,008 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,507 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 86,628 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,383 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 79,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 68,143 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,573 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,847 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,398 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 UUE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 UUE, 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 UUE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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