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DV52 ZTJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,839 mi
Last recorded96,839 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZTJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,839 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside rear tyre cracking due to age and worn low on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 89,003 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear shock absorber leaking.

Offside Front Offside front tyre worn low on edges.

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,212 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,527 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 85,527 miles

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

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

Slight blow from rear silencer.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 83,286 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 72,309 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 May 2011 72,309 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,969 miles

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

rear no plate slight discoulered

Pass 27 Jan 2009 53,713 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 45,606 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,606 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,511 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,080 miles

n/s/rear wheel bearing has slight free play

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 ZTJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DV52 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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