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DV53 PXP

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,166 mi
Last recorded71,166 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 71,166 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 71,166 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 65,612 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated strong advisory (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter has small seepage

Fail 10 Oct 2024 65,612 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated strong advisory (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter has small seepage

Pass 19 Oct 2023 61,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 51,404 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 49,887 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 49,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,409 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 47,401 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 45,280 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 43,024 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 41,701 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,206 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 38,309 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,358 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 33,887 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 33,884 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 30,595 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 30,595 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 27,699 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 24,572 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,439 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,001 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,691 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 13,850 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 PXP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 PXP, 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 PXP registered?

DV53 PXP is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is DV53 PXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 PXP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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