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DV53 KWG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,592 mi
Last recorded95,592 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 95,592 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

surface corrosion to chassis sills and floor

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 13 Jun 2017 86,311 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

surface corrosion to fuel pipes, chassis, floor, rear coil springs

Fail 9 Jun 2017 86,310 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

surface corrosion to fuel pipes, chassis, floor, rear coil springs

Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,395 miles

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

surface corrosion chassis

Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,830 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)

surface corrosion on chassis/brake pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,278 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion on brake pipes/chassis

Pass 28 May 2013 65,587 miles

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,504 miles

surface corrosion on chassis/brake pipes

Pass 13 Jun 2011 55,993 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,240 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 49,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,894 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,992 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,607 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 26,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 KWG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KWG, 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 KWG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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