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DU53 WCK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,377 mi
Last recorded107,377 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 WCK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 107,377 miles

All tyres appear underinflated

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

Offside Rear Stop light output appears reduced when rear position light in on (recommend further investigation)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 107,206 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box resting on subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All tyres appear underinflated

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

Offside Rear Stop light output appears reduced when rear position light in on (recommend further investigation)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 95,610 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

small crack in windscreen not effecting drivers veiw

Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front seats dont tilt to gain access to rear seats

offside front tyre cracked

rear exhaust heat shield loose

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,797 miles

Oil leak

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

bumper rubber trim loose

o/s/f weel arch shield loose

outter exterior mirror shield missing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,648 miles

Front wiper blades worn

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 87,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front wiper blades worn

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,174 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 75,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,125 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 66,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,389 miles

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

superficial kerb damage to nearside front tyre....

Fail 1 Mar 2010 53,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

superficial kerb damage to nearside front tyre....

Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,304 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,190 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 WCK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WCK, 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 WCK registered?

DU53 WCK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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