MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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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))
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))
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))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
eml on
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
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
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
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
Bonnet Secondary retaining device broken
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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