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DV53 GWA

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,373 mi
Last recorded85,373 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 GWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 85,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 80,041 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,522 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 74,522 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 68,769 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,403 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 63,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,174 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,631 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,700 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 28,731 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Fail 19 Oct 2007 24,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,225 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,183 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 GWA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GWA, 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 GWA registered?

DV53 GWA is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is DV53 GWA safe to buy?

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