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DV52 XUE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,606 mi
Last recorded113,606 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2019 113,606 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018
Pass 27 Jan 2017 108,313 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,083 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 88,447 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,398 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 75,986 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 71,360 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 66,238 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 60,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 54,611 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 46,639 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,001 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 38,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 31,499 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 XUE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XUE, 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 XUE registered?

DV52 XUE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is DV52 XUE safe to buy?

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