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At a glance
This 2023 Ford Fiesta Petrol 998cc has had 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 24,181 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.0 EcoBoost engine is known for m1da. Common Ford Fiesta issues include front wheel bearings and steering column.
MOT & Mileage History for DC03 AFC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
| Latest reading | 24,181 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 996 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2017–2023), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Front wheel bearings
Insufficient sealant on driveshaft splines allows water ingress, causing bearings to crack and fail prematurely.[1] · Typical repair: £150-£300 per side (bearing + labour at indie garage, estimated).
Steering column (universal intermediate shaft bushings)
Poor-quality bushings in the sealed steering column wear out, causing play and noise.[4] · Typical repair: £400-£700 (full column replacement at indie).
Horn wiring in steering wheel
Faulty wiring chafes, shorting intermittently.[1] · Typical repair: £80-£150 (rewire/insulate at indie, estimated).
Gear selection (5MX65 5-speed manual gearbox linkage)
Worn selector mechanism or cable adjustment fails, preventing 1st/reverse engagement.[1] · Typical repair: £200-£400 (linkage adjust/replace at indie).
M1DA
Faulty sensor signal with voltage drops/spikes, misinterpreted by ECU as extra crank counts, causing misfires or injector cut-out. Likely poor contact at sensor socket or 5V reference supply vibration.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DC03 AFC |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2023 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About DC03 AFC
What car is DC03 AFC?
DC03 AFC is a black Ford Fiesta, petrol (998cc). First registered in Chester in 2023.
What is the mileage of DC03 AFC?
The last recorded mileage for DC03 AFC was 24,181 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DC03 AFC passed its MOT?
DC03 AFC has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Apr 2026.
Is DC03 AFC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC03 AFC is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is DC03 AFC?
DC03 AFC is approximately 3 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.