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DV52 ZTF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,194 mi
Last recorded98,194 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZTF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 98,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 94,530 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,283 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 90,913 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre brake light inoperative

engine oil sump damaged

windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,577 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 85,575 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 79,886 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside mirror damaged not afecting rear vision

Pass 4 Aug 2009 67,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 60,610 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 45,847 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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DV52 ZTF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DV52 ZTF, 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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DV52 ZTF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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