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DV52 ZVA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

97,044 mi
Last recorded97,044 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZVA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 97,044 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On route from flexy brake hose to brake cylinder corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On route to flexy brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 96,960 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Binding excessively after performing brake efficiency test, possibly seized caliper or caliper slides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On route from flexy brake hose to brake cylinder corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On route to flexy brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,488 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear axle/trailing arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 93,373 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise replace (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear axle/trailing arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 90,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded and now greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded and now greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 87,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On route to flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 87,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On route from flexy brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On route to flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm section of rear axle assembly excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On route to flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear on route from flexy hose to wheel cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Advise attention soon (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On route to flexy hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 78,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heat shield loose rear around fuel tank

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

Fail 9 May 2019 78,879 miles

Emissions not tested Due to the inability to hold within the fast idle range, note engine check/mil lamp illuminated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside, split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine check/mil lamp illuminated

Exhaust heat shield loose rear around fuel tank

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

Pass 4 May 2018 75,324 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded badly on inside face, advise replace soon (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 70,943 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On route from flexy hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Nearside and offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 May 2017 70,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On route from flexy hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Nearside and offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 65,788 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 65,702 miles

registration plate deteriorated Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 62,793 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres low edges

rear panal corroded

slight leak from power steering, & fluid low

Fail 26 May 2015 62,792 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both front tyres low edges

rear panal corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

slight leak from power steering, & fluid low

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,682 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 57,682 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,245 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 50,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,369 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,734 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 46,734 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Feb 2009 36,389 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 36,193 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 32,158 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 27,284 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 21,011 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 21,011 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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

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

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 ZVA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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