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DV53 KWB

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,579 mi
Last recorded150,579 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 150,579 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 150,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 50 15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 134,479 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 134,237 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 134,169 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 127,449 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 117,289 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 117,250 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 107,269 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 107,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2013 97,251 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 97,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,425 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 86,394 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 77,814 miles

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 77,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,293 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,721 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,340 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,738 miles

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

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

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

wheel alignment check required on front wheels

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 KWB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KWB, 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 KWB is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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