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DU53 JWP

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,600 mi
Last recorded53,600 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 JWP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 53,600 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 53,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,405 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 53,405 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,791 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,227 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,751 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,012 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 51,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,013 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,376 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,923 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,449 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,186 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,487 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 26,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,278 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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DU53 JWP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU53 JWP, 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 DU53 JWP registered?

DU53 JWP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is DU53 JWP safe to buy?

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