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DV52 XTR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

23,834 mi
Last recorded23,834 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 23,834 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S/R brake is slow operate compared to O/S/R. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 22,234 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing in use

Pass 29 Aug 2024 20,879 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 20,879 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 20,630 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 20,630 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 20,472 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 20,327 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 20,126 miles

Engine under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 23 Jun 2021 20,126 miles

Engine under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 20,078 miles

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2019 19,758 miles

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Pass 10 May 2018 19,583 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 19,405 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 19,292 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 19,186 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 19,043 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 19,043 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 18,863 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 18,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n\s\r + o\s\r + o\s\r tyres have cracks all over

Pass 14 May 2012 18,539 miles

n\s\r + o\s\r + o\s\r tyres have cracks all over

Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,118 miles

ALL TYRES have cracks in walls & thread

Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,713 miles

both rear tyres cracked on treeads

n/sides both tyres damaged on wall

Pass 15 May 2009 17,330 miles

n/s/f+++n/s/r tyres cracks on wall

Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,857 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,936 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 XTR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XTR, 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 XTR registered?

DV52 XTR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is DV52 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 XTR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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