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DV03 YEG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,549 mi
Last recorded132,549 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YEG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 132,549 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 132,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 127,625 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 127,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 114,971 miles

minor perishing on n/s/r brake hose

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

surface rust on front to rear brake pipes

surface rust on rear axle & springs

surface rust on rear inner sill areas

wear evident on front brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,975 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 107,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,865 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 99,865 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,026 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 91,023 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

rear exhaust support bracket broken away

Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,873 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 76,304 miles

bonnet only securing on secondary catch, will need looking at as soon as possible

centre rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs slightly corroded and fitted

Fail 24 May 2012 76,304 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

bonnet only securing on secondary catch, will need looking at as soon as possible

centre rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs slightly corroded and fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 71,106 miles

nearside sill showing signs of filler repair,

offside and nearside front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion, will need attention in the near future

Fail 25 May 2010 62,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering rack slightly damp around pipe connections but has no visable leeks

Pass 25 May 2010 62,661 miles

steering rack slightly damp around pipe connections but has no visable leeks

Pass 28 May 2009 57,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,762 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 35,337 miles

nearside front tyre showing part worn outer tread.

Pass 10 May 2006 17,597 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 YEG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YEG, 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 YEG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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