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DV03 ZXN

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,299 mi
Last recorded87,299 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 ZXN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 87,299 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 87,298 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,244 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 76,244 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,965 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,748 miles

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

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

Oil leak Considerable leak from oil filter (spin on can type) ()

Wipers poor

os mirror case taped on

Fail 5 Aug 2016 62,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also exposing cords at inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak Considerable leak from oil filter (spin on can type) ()

Wipers poor

os mirror case taped on

Pass 18 Jul 2015 48,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f mirror damage

Fail 18 Jul 2015 48,000 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f mirror damage

Pass 30 Jul 2014 42,525 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 31 Jul 2013 37,416 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

condition of nearside door mirror

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 31 Jul 2013 37,416 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

high level stop lamp not working

both wiper blades starting to split

condition of nearside door mirror

Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 29,125 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,945 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish cracking on inside of tread

Fail 28 Jun 2010 28,945 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish cracking on inside of tread

Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,732 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,924 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,454 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,110 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

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 ZXN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZXN, 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 ZXN is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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