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DV53 AUU

2003 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,966 mi
Last recorded78,966 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 AUU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 78,966 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 76,587 miles

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))

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

Fail 26 May 2020 76,582 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 74,294 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 72,520 miles

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

injector leak (chuffing)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,343 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

injector chuffing (slight)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Feb 2017 70,343 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

injector chuffing (slight)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,479 miles

gearbox mounting rubber bush worn.....slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,778 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,288 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 56,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,544 miles

centre brake light inop?

corrosion started in both front brake pipes but unable to check properly due to coatings

n/s + o/s/r brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2013 54,544 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light inop?

corrosion started in both front brake pipes but unable to check properly due to coatings

n/s + o/s/r brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,514 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,141 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 47,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,395 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 23,701 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 15,183 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 12,346 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 AUU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AUU, 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 DV53 AUU registered?

DV53 AUU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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