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DV52 USG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,107 mi
Last recorded108,107 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 108,107 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

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

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

REAR FOOTBRAKE REACHING ONLY MINIMUM EFFICIENCY

Fail 3 Jul 2019 108,105 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

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

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

REAR FOOTBRAKE REACHING ONLY MINIMUM EFFICIENCY

Pass 12 Jul 2018 102,224 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

HANDBRAKE REACHING ONLY MINIMUM EFFICIENCY

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 102,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

HANDBRAKE REACHING ONLY MINIMUM EFFICIENCY

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,389 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 93,389 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,816 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,161 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 76,265 miles

rear exhaust boxz corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,460 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Nov 2011 65,078 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,622 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 43,596 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 35,816 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,721 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 25,020 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 USG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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