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DV52 LVK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,552 mi
Last recorded96,552 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 LVK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 96,552 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 93,341 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2017 93,340 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2016 89,096 miles

BOTH SEATS NOT TILTING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WARING OFF ON OUTER EDGE & CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Fail 4 Nov 2016 89,096 miles

BOTH SEATS NOT TILTING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WARING OFF ON OUTER EDGE & CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 82,712 miles

BOTH FRONT SEATS NOT TILTING

Pass 14 Nov 2014 76,651 miles

both front seats not tilting

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,741 miles

oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,087 miles

both front seats not tilting

Fail 15 Nov 2012 65,087 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front seats not tilting

Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,957 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 49,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel high

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,855 miles

handbrake travel high

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,298 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 38,640 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 31,241 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 30,989 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2007 24,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 24,011 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 17,947 miles

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit.

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

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 LVK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LVK, 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 LVK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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