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DV53 KWC

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,032 mi
Last recorded88,032 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,032 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 88,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2020 78,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 78,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,990 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 68,970 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak suspect clutch master cylinder

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

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,010 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,687 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,180 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,056 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,980 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low outside edge

nearside rear tyre starting to wear outside edge

offside front tyre wearing low inside edge

Fail 12 Feb 2014 45,980 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing low outside edge

nearside rear tyre starting to wear outside edge

offside front tyre wearing low inside edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,934 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 36,811 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,541 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,966 miles

bald patches offside front tyre inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,698 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 18,789 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 2,540 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 KWC is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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