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DV53 GKO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,683 mi
Last recorded89,683 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 89,683 miles

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

Nearside wing damage

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

Rear number plate light are blue in colour

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 16 Sep 2025 89,683 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside wing damage

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

Rear number plate light are blue in colour

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 24 Sep 2024 87,241 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 84,388 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 84,387 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 82,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,897 miles

Both registration plate lamps are blue

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 79,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both registration plate lamps are blue

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 78,493 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 75,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,628 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat does not tilt back/forward

Offside Rear tyre perishing with age

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 69,628 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat does not tilt back/forward

Offside Rear tyre perishing with age

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,546 miles

Drivers seat doesn't tilt forward.

Both front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,540 miles

Drivers seat doesn't tilt.

Front brake pipes corroded.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 62,540 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Drivers seat doesn't tilt.

Front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,080 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tierod in rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 59,080 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tierod in rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,692 miles

Re check both front tyres and passanger side rear tyre within 2-3,000 miles

Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,733 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,280 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,701 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 41,701 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,441 miles

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

The rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 30,968 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 25,740 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 21,000 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 GKO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GKO, 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 GKO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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