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DV53 KWE

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,812 mi
Last recorded93,812 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 93,812 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from drum to flexy slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2017 93,812 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from drum to flexy slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 91,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,917 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,063 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,549 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 70,549 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,176 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,108 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 65,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 58,175 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brakes slightly worn

engine oil filter leaking

Fail 9 Feb 2011 58,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brakes slightly worn

engine oil filter leaking

Fail 9 Feb 2010 47,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 36,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 25,262 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 16,905 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 KWE is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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