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DV52 LVF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

69,870 mi
Last recorded69,870 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 LVF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 69,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes protected by grease and rustproofing material (1.1.11 (c))

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

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

Fail 20 Jan 2026 69,870 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s front lowers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes protected by grease and rustproofing material (1.1.11 (c))

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

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

Pass 21 Jan 2025 65,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe has a temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has a temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

exhaust emmisions lambda levels close to the limits (due too slight exhaust leaks)

Pass 9 Jan 2024 64,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes are heaverly rustproofed (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/front tyre has wear to the edges

Pass 12 Jan 2023 63,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protected by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 63,749 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s front lower rubber (severe age related cracking to the rubber boots) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protected by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s outer rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 63,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 63,194 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (lower coils ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

early signs of corrosion to the inner sill areas

Pass 26 Jan 2021 62,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive age related oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 61,801 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 61,801 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn at one end (3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s and n/s rears (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,857 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,498 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,918 miles

early signs of corrosion to some brake pipes in places

Fail 23 Jan 2017 52,918 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

early signs of corrosion to some brake pipes in places

Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,561 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 50,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 47,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,837 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,546 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 45,546 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,896 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,438 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,232 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,626 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 29,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,834 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,618 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 21,618 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 17,438 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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DV52 LVF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 DV52 LVF, 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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DV52 LVF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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