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DV53 HAO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,247 mi
Last recorded112,247 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 112,247 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 112,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 105,395 miles

Drivers seat locked in upright position

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 105,389 miles

Emissions not tested No oil in engine (7.4.B.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Drivers seat locked in upright position

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 98,514 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 98,514 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,554 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,922 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 73,922 miles

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

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

wheel covers fitted wheel nuts not fully checked

Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,614 miles

High level brake light inop

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 66,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

High level brake light inop

N/S/F Tyre worn on outside edge.

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,875 miles

High level brake light inop

Fail 19 Nov 2012 60,875 miles

High level brake light inop

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,087 miles

no high level brake light working //

Fail 16 Nov 2011 54,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no high level brake light working //

Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,094 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 49,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,130 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,750 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 39,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,415 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 24,004 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 HAO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HAO, 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 HAO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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