MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front bumper slightly unsecure.
Fuel cap is of a temporary type.
Front bumper slightly unsecure.
Fuel cap is of a temporary type.
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pinch bolt nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
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)
Oil leak
advise brake wearing thin
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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DU53 KCE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 KCE, 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 KCE registered?
DU53 KCE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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