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DV53 SMU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,458 mi
Last recorded126,458 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 126,458 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 126,408 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 121,684 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 121,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ADVISE REPLACE ASAP (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 117,917 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 115,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 113,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 112,433 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 112,433 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 110,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 108,075 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 101,930 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 101,912 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 96,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,905 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 91,379 miles

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

Rear axle bushes both have slight play

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,886 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,934 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 78,934 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,569 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 69,399 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 69,399 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 57,965 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 44,428 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 44,428 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 33,052 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 33,052 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,076 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 SMU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

DV53 SMU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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