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DV53 KXU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,980 mi
Last recorded121,980 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 121,980 miles

Coolant leak bottle cracked ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all four coils springs corroded

front no plate cracked

heavy corrosion both side rear chassis box

heavy corrosion rear suspension beam and bushes peeling

n/s/f and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose

o/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 175/65/14tr

Fail 14 May 2018 121,980 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak bottle cracked ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all four coils springs corroded

front no plate cracked

heavy corrosion both side rear chassis box

heavy corrosion rear suspension beam and bushes peeling

n/s/f and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose

o/s/r tyre stepping and cracking 175/65/14tr

Pass 18 Apr 2017 109,258 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,345 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 87,518 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 80,502 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 73,496 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 68,408 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 65,874 miles

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

front disc's slightly pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2008 61,779 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 50,932 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 50,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,881 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 KXU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KXU, 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 KXU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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