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DV53 GRK

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,710 mi
Last recorded127,710 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 GRK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 127,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 127,700 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 124,252 miles

Engine light on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake hose insecure , but not likely to become unattatched

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 122,881 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes corroded ()

Coolant leak engine coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inside and on 2.5 mm

Pass 1 Feb 2016 120,613 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 115,548 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 115,387 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust bracket broke

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2014 104,632 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 104,632 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 92,900 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 92,884 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,055 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 78,001 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,365 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 51,467 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,989 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,533 miles

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

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

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 GRK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GRK, 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 GRK is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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