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DV53 AUT

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,463 mi
Last recorded104,463 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 104,463 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 96,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 96,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,721 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,390 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Fail 10 Feb 2017 87,390 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,307 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 77,785 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 77,785 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 72,413 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,271 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,407 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 58,224 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,275 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 52,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,238 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 35,021 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 35,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,604 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 28,604 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,537 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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DV53 AUT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AUT, 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 AUT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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