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DV03 ZFP

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,094 mi
Last recorded158,094 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 158,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 141,817 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 141,817 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 124,441 miles

Fuel tank/exhaust shield insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2024 124,441 miles

Fuel tank/exhaust shield insecure

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 106,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose not secured correctly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 93,170 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 90,370 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 90,370 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,931 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 84,902 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 79,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2019 79,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,805 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 73,805 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise o/s/f & n/s/f tyre low

advise rear exhaust sheild inscure

Fail 30 Aug 2017 69,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise o/s/f & n/s/f tyre low

advise rear exhaust sheild inscure

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,811 miles

rear exhaust silencer hanger brackets corroded

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2016 64,811 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer hanger brackets corroded

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,642 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,136 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 59,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,159 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,159 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre cut but not reached inner cords.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,308 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,987 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 47,987 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,843 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 44,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,671 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,668 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 32,668 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 27,569 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,108 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 ZFP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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