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DV53 KXW

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,626 mi
Last recorded83,626 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 83,626 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 83,626 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 75,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 75,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 71,455 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 65,876 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 65,876 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 61,331 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 56,641 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 44,677 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,971 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 25,424 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,061 miles

sports type exhaust fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2010 21,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sports type exhaust fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,843 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,262 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 15,407 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 13,505 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 KXW 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 77.8%.

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

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