CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV03 YDC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,178 mi
Last recorded73,178 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YDC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 73,178 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2017 60,998 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak water pump ()

Pass 17 May 2016 57,752 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge is worn

all suspension coil springs and subframe is corroded

the steering rack is damp

Fail 17 May 2016 57,744 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge is worn

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

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

all suspension coil springs and subframe is corroded

the steering rack is damp

Pass 21 May 2015 54,354 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 50,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE IS WORN LOW

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 50,669 miles

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE IS WORN LOW

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

Pass 4 May 2013 46,990 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 46,990 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 44,222 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SRPINGS ARE CORRODED

POWER STEERING PUMP IS DAMP

Pass 17 May 2011 40,591 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 35,932 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 31,335 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 31,335 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 27,480 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 23,589 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,505 miles

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

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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV03 YDC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV03 YDC?

You can check the full history of DV03 YDC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV03 YDC registered?

DV03 YDC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is DV03 YDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 YDC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV03 YDC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV03 YDC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.