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DV03 ZDT

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,732 mi
Last recorded129,732 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 ZDT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 129,732 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven Service brake (3.7.B.2)

Malfunction indicator lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge - 175/65R14

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread inner edge. Ply/cords almost exposed!

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 127,343 miles

Front brake discs general wear and slight fluctuation

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 119,379 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust heatshield not fully secured

Pass 5 Sep 2014 106,953 miles

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

rear exhaust heatshield not fully secured

Pass 10 Sep 2013 98,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust silencer slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2012 88,995 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,236 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,105 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 60,721 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,564 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,787 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,356 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 ZDT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZDT, 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 ZDT registered?

DV03 ZDT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is DV03 ZDT safe to buy?

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