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DV53 GXZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,969 mi
Last recorded112,969 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 112,969 miles

Engine slightly damp with oil

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between backbox and centre section (7.1.2)

Gearbox slightly damp with oil. Possible nearside front driveshaft seal

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Fail 23 Jan 2018 112,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Backbox heatshield insecure

Engine slightly damp with oil

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between backbox and centre section (7.1.2)

Gearbox slightly damp with oil. Possible nearside front driveshaft seal

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Pass 23 Jan 2017 105,487 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between middle and back section (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 105,487 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between middle and back section (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 95,247 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 95,247 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 87,164 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 78,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 70,065 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 70,063 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 61,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise found coolant leak from under front of vehicle advise to be inspected

both front brake discs worn thin also pitted

Fail 18 Jan 2011 52,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise found coolant leak from under front of vehicle advise to be inspected

both front brake discs worn thin also pitted

Pass 11 Jan 2010 44,589 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,664 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 22 Oct 2008 34,664 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 7 Nov 2007 25,801 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,801 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,942 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 GXZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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