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DV53 EAM

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,484 mi
Last recorded101,484 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 101,484 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 101,484 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 99,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi pipe end (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 95,798 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 95,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 93,227 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 93,197 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn support bearing (2.5.C.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front suspension top mount corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Windscreen wipers streak

Pass 8 Aug 2016 90,076 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 84,914 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 84,912 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,683 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 80,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 78,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Oct 2013 78,535 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2012 71,432 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 71,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,404 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 61,404 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 54,798 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

high level stop light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,798 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,968 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on outside edge of tread

offside front driveshaft bearing slightly worn

Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,386 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,258 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 EAM is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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