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DV03 UVL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,728 mi
Last recorded44,728 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 UVL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 44,728 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub, heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub, heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail outer skin corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills, chassis rails and parts of floor heavily corroded in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 44,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub, heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Hub, heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail outer skin corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills, chassis rails and parts of floor heavily corroded in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scratches to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 43,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from wheel cylinder to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

vehicle underside heavily corroded front to rear

Pass 30 Sep 2021 41,090 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills, chassis rails, parts of floorpan and inner wheel arches have surface corrosion. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smearing slightly. Small lines on screen/screen dirty (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 39,863 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat not tilting

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills , chassis and axle mount areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 39,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat not tilting

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills , chassis and axle mount areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 37,047 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroding in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat tilt mechanisim inoperative

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily corroded/pitted/weakened. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner sills corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sills corroding on rear corners (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside chassis rails corroding around rear axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 43,523 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside corroded/pitted. pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front seat, tilt mechanisim inoperative

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis rails corroding around axle mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 43,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside corroded/pitted. pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front seat, tilt mechanisim inoperative

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis rails corroding around axle mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 31,978 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

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

drivers seat does not fold forward allowing access to rear seats

Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,352 miles

Inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Offside Front seat does not fold forward.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on steering rack. (2.3.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 27,109 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 24,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2013 21,929 miles

cracks in outer walls of both rear tyres, kerb damage to o/s

both front seats do not tilt forward for access to rear seats

Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,713 miles

both front seats do not tilt forward to allow access to or escape from rear seats

both rear tyres perished (cracks in outer walls)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,653 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 12,809 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,097 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 8,729 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 8,689 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 8,090 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 5,941 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 UVL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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