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DU53 MRV

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,734 mi
Last recorded95,734 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 MRV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,734 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both inner sills corroded

exhaust centre pipe blowing

exhaust heat shield loose

offside mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2018 92,032 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,341 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 87,340 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,585 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 82,585 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,501 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 76,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side door mirror back missing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,348 miles

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)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s mirror back missing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 67,736 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 61,519 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,153 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,766 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,612 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 31,838 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 23,054 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 MRV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MRV, 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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DU53 MRV is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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