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DV53 ECZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,839 mi
Last recorded107,839 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 ECZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 107,839 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged small crack (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 105,611 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

covers & shields fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing thin 1955015

Pass 24 Sep 2019 102,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 95,697 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 95,697 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 87,224 miles

e/m/l light on

Fail 14 Sep 2017 86,822 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

e/m/l light on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,187 miles

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

engine management light on

engine oil low

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,870 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 4 Aug 2015 76,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,105 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 71,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,110 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,151 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,018 miles

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

offside front spot light glass cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2011 56,018 miles

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

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

offside front spot light glass cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,327 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 49,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 42,228 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,228 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,128 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,650 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 17,014 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,014 miles

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

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 ECZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ECZ, 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 ECZ registered?

DV53 ECZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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