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DV03 YBW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,712 mi
Last recorded87,712 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YBW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 87,712 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 87,703 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 84,113 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 84,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 80,289 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 76,466 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 72,886 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 72,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 69,513 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 69,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 66,516 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 64,850 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 62,178 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 62,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,053 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 59,053 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 55,756 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has cracks in the outer sidewall

Fail 4 Aug 2016 55,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre has cracks in the outer sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2015 51,918 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 47,844 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 47,839 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,018 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 44,018 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,682 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 40,682 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,292 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 37,292 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,536 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 33,536 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,489 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,620 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,413 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 22,413 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,552 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 18,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 YBW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 YBW, 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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What year was DV03 YBW registered?

DV03 YBW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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