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DV52 ZVG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,476 mi
Last recorded89,476 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZVG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,476 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 88,731 miles

All tyres cracking

N/S/F wiper split

Slight blue smoke on tickover & over run

Took several attempts to get through emissions

Pass 5 Feb 2014 85,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

high level inop advise

Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,914 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 81,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 79,640 miles

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

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

coolant below min

Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,913 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2010 65,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 61,895 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 61,895 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 57,802 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 57,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,658 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 49,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 42,582 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 37,436 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 ZVG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue 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 ZVG, 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 ZVG registered?

DV52 ZVG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for DV52 ZVG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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