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E3 DLR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,125 mi
Last recorded83,125 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 DLR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,125 miles

advise both front to rear ,nearside rear and offside front brakes corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 83,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both front to rear ,nearside rear and offside front brakes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,329 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,927 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 22 Jun 2012 72,927 miles

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

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

Brake pipes coated in grease

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 66,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 57,132 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 49,501 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,476 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 38,470 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 27,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,245 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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E3 DLR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E3 DLR, 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 E3 DLR registered?

E3 DLR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is E3 DLR safe to buy?

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