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DV52 ZSW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,108 mi
Last recorded154,108 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZSW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 154,108 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 154,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 145,805 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 145,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 82H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 82H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 133,804 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 133,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 127,369 miles

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

gearbox mounting deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2013 119,253 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 119,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 111,556 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 103,629 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2011 103,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 99,438 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 93,363 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 85,158 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 77,218 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 65,262 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 ZSW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel 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 ZSW, 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 ZSW is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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