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DU53 MWZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 87,947 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 84,023 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 84,023 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 79,100 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 79,100 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 65,860 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 53,833 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2015 53,799 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,908 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,899 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,835 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,295 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,445 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,381 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,953 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,305 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 MWZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MWZ, 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 MWZ registered?

DU53 MWZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is DU53 MWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 MWZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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