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DV03 ZDM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Orange Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,042 mi
Last recorded124,042 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 ZDM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 124,042 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine slightly smokey

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 19 Feb 2016 117,634 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 117,634 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 116,685 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 115,291 miles

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

both front wiper blades have ends split but clearing screen

Pass 28 Jun 2013 113,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 104,783 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Cut to offside front tyre not to cord and more wear to edges

Nail in offside rear tyre tread

Nearside front foglight smashed

Offside front indicator turning white

Rear number plate staining

Boot struts weak/ missing

Fail 27 Mar 2012 104,783 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Cut to offside front tyre not to cord and more wear to edges

Nail in offside rear tyre tread

Nearside front foglight smashed

Offside front indicator turning white

Rear number plate staining

Boot struts weak/ missing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 92,469 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear outer seat belts being used by child seats, cannot check adult belts

hi-level stop lamp not working

nearside front fog light glass broken

no coolant in resevoir

Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 23 Feb 2010 82,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Apr 2009 72,926 miles

tyre sidewall o/s/f has damage covered by a bonded rubber patch!

Fail 30 Mar 2009 72,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyre sidewall o/s/f has damage covered by a bonded rubber patch!

Pass 18 Mar 2008 63,218 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 34,792 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 ZDM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ZDM, 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 ZDM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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