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DV52 XPS

2003 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

103,052 mi
Last recorded103,052 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 XPS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 103,052 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 103,052 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 102,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both rear doors (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chasis legs rusty around rear axle hangers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

coolant bottle lug snapped(retainer)

Fail 27 Mar 2024 102,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both rear doors (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chasis legs rusty around rear axle hangers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

coolant bottle lug snapped(retainer)

Pass 18 Nov 2022 102,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 102,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 97,172 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 94,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 94,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to slave cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front of rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 87,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 87,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 81,394 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 81,386 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,353 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 77,438 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 77,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 72,124 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 69,310 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 69,310 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 65,654 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 61,371 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 61,371 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 57,039 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,380 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 50,836 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,602 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 35,113 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 23,834 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 XPS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 XPS, 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 XPS is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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