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DV03 YZW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,209 mi
Last recorded78,209 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YZW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,209 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,546 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 72,509 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative x2 (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 68,909 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,762 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 64,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 63,655 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 63,649 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 62,483 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 62,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 58,376 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 54,750 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 51,292 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 48,055 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 48,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 44,900 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 41,963 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 35,711 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 27,306 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 27,305 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YZW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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