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DX03 OEZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,014 mi
Last recorded152,014 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OEZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 152,014 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 152,014 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 136,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 31 Mar 2016 136,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2015 121,300 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 107,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 97,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 90,883 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 90,883 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 84,037 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,133 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 56,645 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 43,628 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,504 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 29,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,174 miles

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)

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 OEZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OEZ, 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 OEZ registered?

DX03 OEZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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