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DX03 HHJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,406 mi
Last recorded131,406 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 HHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 131,406 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 131,406 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 118,294 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 118,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,715 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 109,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 101,246 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 92,935 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 92,935 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 84,585 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 84,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 76,005 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,258 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil low

Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,993 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 63,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 55,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 45,305 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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DX03 HHJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DX03 HHJ, 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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What year was DX03 HHJ registered?

DX03 HHJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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