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DU53 JXC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,518 mi
Last recorded112,518 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 112,518 miles

Damage to front bumper

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component

SRS lamp doesn’t illuminate

Fail 20 Oct 2017 112,518 miles

Damage to front bumper

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component

Rear Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

SRS lamp doesn’t illuminate

Pass 21 Oct 2016 108,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 101,650 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to front bumper

Fail 17 Oct 2015 101,650 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to front bumper

Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,211 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 93,132 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 93,132 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 88,340 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 82,239 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 82,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,431 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 74,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 65,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 65,162 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 52,822 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 52,822 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 31,772 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 31,772 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 25,407 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 JXC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU53 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

DU53 JXC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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