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DV52 XMC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,336 mi
Last recorded121,336 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 XMC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 121,336 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 2 Jul 2019 121,323 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 22 Jun 2018 120,986 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s - n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 120,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s - n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2017 120,734 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 120,061 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 120,003 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe above exhaust heat shield (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,789 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 113,773 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 104,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 97,582 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,243 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,246 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 70,838 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 61,889 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,780 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 39,891 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 29,890 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 XMC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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