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DV52 XMS

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,753 mi
Last recorded110,753 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 XMS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 110,753 miles

slight oil leak

steering has slight oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2016 110,753 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight oil leak

steering has slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 107,976 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust is rusty abd bracket mounting is broken

Fail 14 Jul 2015 107,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

rear exhaust is rusty abd bracket mounting is broken

Fail 28 Jul 2014 101,960 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 101,960 miles

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,669 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 95,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 81,873 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,129 miles

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 11 Jul 2011 65,129 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,464 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 31,852 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,142 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,919 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,072 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 16,205 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 XMS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XMS, 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 XMS registered?

DV52 XMS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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