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DV53 FFA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,483 mi
Last recorded124,483 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 FFA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 124,483 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 117,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 117,522 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.40% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.40% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 111,738 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 111,723 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.63 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.63 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 103,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 103,197 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.39% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.88% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 91,762 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

eml on

Fail 25 Oct 2017 91,568 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

eml on

Pass 26 Nov 2016 85,144 miles

eml on

Pass 13 Nov 2015 81,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Rear has a deep cut in the tread not exposing cord at present

coolant staining to front of engine

Fail 13 Nov 2015 81,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear has a deep cut in the tread not exposing cord at present

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

coolant staining to front of engine

Pass 8 Nov 2014 78,735 miles

Coolant leak

exhaust sounds like it has a blow but none found at time of test

nearside rear brake pipe to flexi covered in grease but suspect corrosion is worse than can be seen

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Nov 2014 78,735 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

exhaust sounds like it has a blow but none found at time of test

nearside rear brake pipe to flexi covered in grease but suspect corrosion is worse than can be seen

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,910 miles

Bonnet Secondary retaining device broken

Fail 6 Nov 2013 77,910 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Bonnet Secondary retaining device broken

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 74,888 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 74,888 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,763 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,505 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 57,196 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,880 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 52,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,183 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 FFA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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