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DV53 FEP

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

135,502 mi
Last recorded135,502 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 FEP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 135,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides, inner rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shallow splits to tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits to tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 4 May 2023 133,052 miles

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 127,839 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 127,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 125,171 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 123,366 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 123,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 120,235 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 120,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 118,202 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 116,193 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 116,192 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 113,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 May 2016 113,828 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 May 2015 111,788 miles

off side rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Fail 12 May 2015 111,785 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

off side rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 12 May 2014 108,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 103,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 98,739 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 92,415 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 86,110 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 79,686 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Smells of fuel in engine bay

Tyres perrishing

Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,029 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 64,829 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,829 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 FEP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FEP, 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 FEP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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