MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,569 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Upper coil spring area corroded
PAS steering pipes corroded
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Upper coil spring area corroded
PAS steering pipes corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer TYRE WEARING ON THE EDGE
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
suspension has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing on the edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
suspension has surface corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing on the edge
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing on the edge
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [both] (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread [cracked] (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear exhaust mounts corroded
Rear suspension has surface corrosion
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [both] (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread [cracked] (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear exhaust mounts corroded
Rear suspension has surface corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper centre nut starting to corroded
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened [beam] (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)
battery little loose
condensation o/s/r lamp
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)
battery little loose
condensation o/s/r lamp
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit limit (4.1.E.1)
c.v. boots damp
o/s/f seat will not fold forward
o/s/f top mount water + corrosion
o/s/f tyre bald edge
corrosion o/s/f hub
front tyre wear
light cracking o/s/r tyre
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
light cracking o/s/r tyre
o/s wiper split
water in o/s/r fog lamp
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
condensation o/s/r lamp
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
condensation o/s/r lamp
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
NOTE offside front tyre ON LIMIT
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
NOTE offside front tyre ON LIMIT
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight noise from osf drive shaft bearing
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight cut in sidewall of n/s front tyre †(No cord exposed)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight cut in sidewall of n/s front tyre †(No cord exposed)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV53 AUA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 DV53 AUA, 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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DV53 AUA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 October 2003.
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