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DV03 ZCY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,518 mi
Last recorded50,518 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 50,518 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,066 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,995 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,540 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 35,540 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 35,503 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,389 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 35,389 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 34,328 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2013 34,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,225 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,591 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,360 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 31,360 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,255 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 27,255 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,542 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 21,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2006 16,562 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 ZCY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

DV03 ZCY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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