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DV03 ZXJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,112 mi
Last recorded96,112 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 ZXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 96,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 94,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 94,004 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 80,287 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 80,287 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 78,245 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 May 2019 74,984 miles

front brake pipes corroded

main brake pipes corroded

oil leak from gearbox area

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 May 2018 73,191 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

main front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 71,824 miles

Coolant leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust heat shield insecure

main front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 May 2016 70,109 miles

coolant leak

Pass 15 May 2015 65,287 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 58,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 30 May 2013 53,861 miles

ns front brake pipe

Pass 26 May 2012 48,778 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 43,950 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 38,516 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,107 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 28,079 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 23,399 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 18,542 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 ZXJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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