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DV03 ZXE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,258 mi
Last recorded93,258 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 ZXE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2019 93,258 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of n/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of o/s main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes

rear number plate

Pass 17 Jul 2018 84,928 miles

condition of rear number plate

Fail 17 Jul 2018 84,928 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

condition of rear number plate

Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,679 miles

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

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

Slight brake pipe corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2017 81,679 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Slight brake pipe corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2016 78,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,042 miles

Engine Management light on

Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,936 miles

Age cracks in O/S/F tyre

Drivers & Passengers seats can not be releast to allow access to rear seats

Fail 22 Jul 2013 36,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Age cracks in O/S/F tyre

Drivers & Passengers seats can not be releast to allow access to rear seats

Pass 28 Jul 2012 56,763 miles

slight cracking onosf tyre,nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,503 miles

osf/osr/nsr tyres cracking/tread low

Fail 27 Jul 2011 48,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osf/osr/nsr tyres cracking/tread low

Fail 24 Jul 2010 38,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear centre seatbelt mechanism faulty

Pass 24 Jul 2010 38,530 miles

rear centre seatbelt mechanism faulty

Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,335 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 30,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,953 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 23,396 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 18,521 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 ZXE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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