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DV03 YEB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,440 mi
Last recorded100,440 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YEB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 100,440 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 100,437 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,709 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 70,704 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,532 miles

dents on n/s

exhaust flexible section deteriorated including centre corroded

front brake discs worn

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/sr coil spring corroded

o/sf track rod end boot has pinhole

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 4 Jul 2012 64,532 miles

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

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

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

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

dents on n/s

exhaust flexible section deteriorated including centre corroded

front brake discs worn

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/sr coil spring corroded

o/sf track rod end boot has pinhole

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,231 miles

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 5 Jul 2011 57,228 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,354 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 50,354 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres close to limit & osr tyre on limit / nsf tread not cut as deep

both rear brake pipes corroded & front to rears corroded

exhaust rear shield insecure & mounts badly corroded

play nsr wheel bearing

play osf track rod end

Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,766 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 43,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded - corroded in clip

both rear brake pipes corroded. Osf brake pipe corroded

exhaust rear mounts badly corroded & rear shield insecure

fan belt noise

osr tyre close to limit 1756514T

Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,946 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips

o/sf brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,444 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 28,444 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust corroded at rear

o/sf brake pipe corroded at end

Pass 22 May 2006 20,657 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 20,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 YEB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YEB, 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 YEB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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