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DV03 ZGF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,607 mi
Last recorded87,607 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,607 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 87,607 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 May 2013 87,083 miles

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

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)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust slihtly noisy,no leaks.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 78,813 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s mirror backing missing resulting in surface that is slightly rough.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 78,813 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s mirror backing missing resulting in surface that is slightly rough.

Fail 17 Jun 2011 71,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front number plate beginnig to deteriorate.

n/s mirror glass loose.

o/s door mirror backing missing.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder/wall.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,179 miles

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

front number plate beginnig to deteriorate.

n/s mirror glass loose.

o/s door mirror backing missing.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder/wall.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,048 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

poss. small vacuum leak in engine bay?

Fail 18 Jun 2010 64,048 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

poss. small vacuum leak in engine bay?

Pass 28 May 2009 57,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/mirror glass secured but not steady.

Fail 22 May 2009 57,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/mirror glass secured but not steady.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 52,920 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 52,920 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2008 52,902 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 33,051 miles

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

center brake lamp inop

Pass 20 May 2006 22,547 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 ZGF 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 50%.

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

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