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DV03 UUW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,784 mi
Last recorded89,784 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 89,784 miles

Coolant leak

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 86,725 miles

Coolant leak

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 84,821 miles

Coolant leak

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 83,010 miles

Coolant leak

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 82,213 miles

Coolant leak

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 82,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 69,000 miles

Coolant leak

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 63,571 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,331 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 58,305 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 58,305 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,171 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 49,285 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,591 miles

offside front wiper rubber split

Fail 23 Jun 2015 44,591 miles

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

offside front wiper rubber split

Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,616 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 40,616 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,473 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,384 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 33,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,712 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,081 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,232 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,719 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 25,939 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,939 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 20,885 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 20,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 UUW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UUW, 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 UUW registered?

DV03 UUW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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