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DV53 FLC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,283 mi
Last recorded85,283 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 85,283 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 71,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have heavy cracking too inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 71,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have heavy cracking too inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,945 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 53,136 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 49,084 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 46,783 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has small cut in side wall.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 42,619 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 42,619 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 38,563 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,378 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,260 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,225 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 26,630 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,058 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,746 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 20,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,485 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 19,941 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 FLC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FLC, 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 FLC registered?

DV53 FLC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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