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DV03 ZGB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,995 mi
Last recorded98,995 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 98,995 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 98,993 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2016 98,120 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

a/c condensor & radiator damaged

both front tyres inner sidewalls cracking

n/s lower bumper insecure

rae exhaust box heat sheild insecure

slight oil leak from o/s driveshaft oil seal

Pass 23 May 2015 94,712 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 94,490 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 89,454 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 82,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 71,478 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 68,718 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 53,623 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,682 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 37,390 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 37,390 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,698 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 25,520 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outside edge

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 ZGB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol 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 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

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

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