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DV53 PXH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,904 mi
Last recorded88,904 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 PXH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,904 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

engine management light on and slightly overheating

n/s/f mirror damaged (not obligatory)

n/s/f outer wheel rim slightly damaged

slight scuffing to windscreen (vision ok)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 83,515 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 83,515 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,324 miles

n/s rear wheel slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 9 Oct 2013 79,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s rear wheen slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,398 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 5 Oct 2011 70,669 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 70,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2009 63,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 37,467 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 37,467 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 27,431 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 PXH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PXH, 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 PXH registered?

DV53 PXH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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