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DV53 DZY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

41,383 mi
Last recorded41,383 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 41,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded including mounting points

Pass 22 May 2025 39,459 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear axle and mounting area

Fail 22 May 2025 39,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to rear axle and mounting area

Pass 22 May 2024 35,875 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 32,571 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 28,317 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 25,504 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 25,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 25,360 miles

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 25,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Nov 2016 24,861 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 24,580 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 23,897 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 23,338 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 22,656 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 21,841 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2010 20,850 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 17,466 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 15,973 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,273 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 DZY 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 95.2%.

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 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 DZY, 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 DZY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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