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DV53 GVA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,252 mi
Last recorded62,252 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 62,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 62,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 59,395 miles

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

transmission oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2024 59,391 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

transmission oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2023 53,769 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2022 52,522 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 51,274 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,306 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 49,225 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 47,657 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 46,042 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 46,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,187 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,436 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,511 miles

slight seepage from power steering rack

Fail 17 Oct 2014 40,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight seepage from power steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,461 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,424 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking and worn outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,450 miles

Wiper blades deteriorating

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,686 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,830 miles

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,536 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,856 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 21,318 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 GVA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GVA, 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 GVA registered?

DV53 GVA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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