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DV53 GXB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,791 mi
Last recorded66,791 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 66,791 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 66,771 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp illuminated when the brake is pressed (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface excessively deteriorated (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF and both rear brake lines corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front damage to headlamp

Offside Rear Lamp unit filling with water

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 63,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 63,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 60,644 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OS+NS. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 59,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 57,313 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 55,606 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 55,603 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 53,567 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 51,856 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 46,893 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2016 44,445 miles

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

oil leak

osf driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 9 Dec 2016 44,445 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

oil leak

osf driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,717 miles

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread splitting

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2015 43,717 miles

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

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread splitting

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2014 42,464 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 42,464 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 41,160 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 39,609 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 39,609 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,651 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,671 miles

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

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

wiper blades not in good condition

Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,130 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,447 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,029 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,646 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 GXB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GXB, 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 GXB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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