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DV53 GZH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,664 mi
Last recorded104,664 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 GZH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 104,664 miles

Minor gearbox oil

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 104,658 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Minor gearbox oil

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,023 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 99,018 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,634 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,980 miles

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

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

noise from rear.

wiper rubbers worn.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 74,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

noise from rear.

wiper rubbers worn.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 59,437 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f top suspension mount corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,437 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f top suspension mount corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,180 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 48,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,016 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 38,406 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 31,913 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,460 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 14,002 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 GZH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GZH, 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 GZH registered?

DV53 GZH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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