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DV53 GVY

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,622 mi
Last recorded104,622 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 104,622 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 98,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 91,102 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 82,793 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 82,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,393 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 73,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,828 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 64,826 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,562 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight body damage on o/s/r

some brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection and others corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 55,562 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate slightly cracked

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight body damage on o/s/r

some brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection and others corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,027 miles

175/65/14. Fronts 4mm. Rears 6mm.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,075 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 38,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyreswearing very badly.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,945 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2008 17,151 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2008 17,151 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front registration plate cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2007 12,642 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 30 Nov 2007 12,642 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 13 Oct 2006 9,216 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 GVY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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