CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV53 AUR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,555 mi
Last recorded140,555 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 AUR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 140,555 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 139,112 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 139,112 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 132,477 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 121,036 miles

Offside Front seat wont come forward [handle ]

Fail 3 Nov 2020 121,035 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front seat wont come forward [handle ]

Pass 9 Oct 2019 113,114 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

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

exhaust has a minor leak on rear joint.

Fail 9 Oct 2019 113,114 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate cracked.

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

exhaust has a minor leak on rear joint.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 105,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished

Pass 1 Nov 2017 99,666 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 99,666 miles

Central Front Direction indicator incorrect colour to white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour to white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 93,119 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 93,119 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,542 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,116 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 70,116 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,311 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,785 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,629 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,468 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,388 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 43,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,551 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 29,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,686 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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV53 AUR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV53 AUR?

You can check the full history of DV53 AUR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV53 AUR registered?

DV53 AUR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is DV53 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 AUR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV53 AUR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV53 AUR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.