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DV03 XZJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,947 mi
Last recorded92,947 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 XZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 92,947 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 92,947 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 85,912 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2015 88,912 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2014 83,300 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 24 Jul 2014 83,300 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre rear exhaust heat shield insecure

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2013 80,173 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 80,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,547 miles

nearside front wiper torn

Fail 31 Jul 2012 75,547 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wiper torn

Fail 21 Jul 2011 73,165 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear cat shield loose

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,165 miles

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

rear cat shield loose

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,292 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,756 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,839 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 34,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Air conditioning condenser damaged

Drivers seat not tilting forward

Front grill on bumper broken

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,655 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,030 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 21,030 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 18,739 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 XZJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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