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DV52 OTL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,128 mi
Last recorded86,128 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 OTL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 86,128 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 84,323 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 84,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 82,409 miles

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

air leak on breather pipe below inlet manifold

eml light on

Pass 7 Jun 2023 80,321 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort is poor

e m l light is on

Fail 7 Jun 2023 80,321 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort is poor

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

e m l light is on

Pass 6 Jun 2022 78,145 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 78,145 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 75,529 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 75,529 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 73,468 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 73,468 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,965 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 71,965 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,420 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,621 miles

Nearside Rear noisy wheel bearing

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,764 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,781 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 61,781 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 58,271 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 58,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,363 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,000 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 45,371 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,371 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,592 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,055 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,362 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,545 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 OTL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

DV52 OTL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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