MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust Heatshields Loose
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, NSR, OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust Heatshields Loose
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, NSR, OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both headlights slightly tarnished
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both headlights slightly tarnished
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
centre and rear exhaust corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
centre and rear exhaust corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28% imbalance on rear service brake
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
water pressure high
water pressure high
28% imbalance on rear service brake
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front bumper loose but secure
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DV52 VYB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 VYB, 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 VYB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2003.
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