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DV53 MBO

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,942 mi
Last recorded70,942 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 70,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 66,618 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrossion present exhaust

Pass 4 May 2016 64,636 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 62,681 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 60,352 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 60,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 57,559 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 53,160 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 53,160 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 48,305 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 41,971 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 41,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,415 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,119 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2007 18,922 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 17,649 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 17,649 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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 MBO 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 76.5%.

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 MBO, 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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What year was DV53 MBO registered?

DV53 MBO is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is DV53 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 MBO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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