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DV52 BGK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,695 mi
Last recorded74,695 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 BGK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 74,695 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 72,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse Lamp Inoperative

Pass 24 Nov 2023 69,459 miles

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 65,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 65,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,790 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 59,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 57,996 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 56,121 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 53,581 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from power steering pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 53,581 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from power steering pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 50,066 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 50,066 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,965 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,006 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2015 44,006 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014 40,229 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,698 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 31,207 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 28,244 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 25,169 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 21,660 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,028 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 13,967 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 11,930 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 9,335 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 9,335 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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DV52 BGK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DV52 BGK, 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 DV52 BGK registered?

DV52 BGK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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