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DV03 XZM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,540 mi
Last recorded90,540 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 XZM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 90,540 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 90,540 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 85,944 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 85,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,385 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 80,385 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,768 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 73,767 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,599 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

fuel filler neck pipes slightly corroded

oil leak from gearbox

rear number plate slightly water damaged

rear wiper smearing

slight misting of oil from power steering pump

slight noise on engine

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,308 miles

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

botrh front brake disks slightly lipped

fuel filler neck coroded

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 26 Oct 2012 56,183 miles

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

Oil leak

both front wipers perished but still clear the screen

clutch release bearing very noisy

lower engine stabiliser bush splitting

Fail 23 Oct 2012 56,173 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

both front wipers perished but still clear the screen

clutch release bearing very noisy

lower engine stabiliser bush splitting

Fail 21 Oct 2011 49,034 miles

All four tyres low on tread

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,034 miles

All four tyres low on tread

Pass 6 Nov 2010 41,779 miles

Offside front roadwheel buckled

Pass 30 Oct 2009 33,950 miles

Front discs lipped

Offside rear tyre 3-4mm

Fail 30 Oct 2009 33,950 miles

Front discs lipped

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre 3-4mm

Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,266 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,066 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 18,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 8,525 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 XZM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XZM, 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 XZM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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