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DV03 VUB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,392 mi
Last recorded148,392 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 VUB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 148,392 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 140,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 136,836 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 136,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 130,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 126,471 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 126,470 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 117,860 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 117,860 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 105,896 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 93,719 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 93,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 79,721 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 61,394 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 VUB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VUB, 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 VUB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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