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DV52 USW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,809 mi
Last recorded120,809 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 120,809 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 115,573 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 108,149 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 108,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 102,671 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 92,660 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish and worn on outer edges

Fail 21 Feb 2014 92,499 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish and worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,493 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,810 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,914 miles

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

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,617 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 36,737 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 28,935 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 28,935 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 22,124 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 USW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 USW, 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 USW registered?

DV52 USW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is DV52 USW safe to buy?

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