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DV53 HBL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,911 mi
Last recorded34,911 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 HBL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 34,911 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 Oct 2012 34,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 10 Oct 2011 28,296 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 28,296 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,527 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 17,707 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,398 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 11,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2006 8,175 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 HBL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HBL, 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 HBL registered?

DV53 HBL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is DV53 HBL safe to buy?

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