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DV53 SNF

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,161 mi
Last recorded112,161 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 112,161 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 104,585 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 104,556 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 97,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt Stalk Cover Missing

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 87,782 miles

cracks in front number plate

exhaust corroded

high level brake light not working

nearside front wiper splitting

Fail 2 Oct 2015 87,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cracks in front number plate

exhaust corroded

high level brake light not working

nearside front wiper splitting

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,390 miles

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

centre stop light inop

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

osf tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2013 78,709 miles

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

centre rear seatbelt staulk covers missing

corrosion to exhaust

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,709 miles

centre rear seatbelt staulk covers missing

corrosion to exhaust

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 73,734 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 73,714 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,015 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

damage to offside front tyres outer side wall

nearside front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyres outer side wall damaged

petrol cap broken but still forms a seal

Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,318 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,348 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 SNF 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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

DV53 SNF is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is DV53 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 SNF 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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