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DV03 XWU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,748 mi
Last recorded124,748 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 XWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 124,748 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 115,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bad oil leak

Pass 31 May 2018 104,325 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,488 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 95,488 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,448 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edge worn

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,842 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 91,838 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 85,418 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,547 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 78,547 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 75,987 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 May 2011 71,440 miles

engine management light on

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2010 66,866 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 64,688 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 64,688 miles

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

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

rear heat shield loose and hanging down

Pass 19 May 2008 53,883 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 43,889 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 43,889 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,735 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 XWU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XWU, 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 XWU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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