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DV53 GUJ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,778 mi
Last recorded89,778 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 GUJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,778 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

genaral rust under car

Fail 2 Oct 2019 89,778 miles

genaral rust under car

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 79,933 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 79,933 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,155 miles

Coolant leak possible water pump ()

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 78,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Coolant leak possible water pump ()

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,945 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,330 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2015 73,328 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2014 66,946 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 66,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 66,869 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)

nearside wiper is torn slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2013 66,772 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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)

nearside wiper is torn slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,664 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 60,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,336 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

offside wiper torn

suspect slight oil leak from engine

suspect wiper motor filter requires clean

tyre size 175/65/14

Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,266 miles

front inner pads look low

nearside front tyre 2mm

nearside wiper torn

offside front tyre 2.8mm

slight leak from engine

slight noise from drive belt

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

tyre size 175/65/14

Pass 4 Dec 2009 28,060 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Dec 2008 21,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres 3mm

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,296 miles

front tyres 3mm

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 10 Nov 2007 15,029 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 9,252 miles

front tyres wearing slightly uneven

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 GUJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GUJ, 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 GUJ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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