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DV53 SOH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

56,727 mi
Last recorded56,727 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 SOH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 56,727 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 56,727 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 56,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 56,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 55,843 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Front brake disc's lipped

Fail 21 Aug 2017 55,822 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Front brake disc's lipped

Pass 24 Aug 2016 54,909 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 51,722 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 51,722 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,166 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Oct 2014 47,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,653 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

noise from nearside rear brake when rotated

Fail 14 Oct 2013 42,626 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

noise from nearside rear brake when rotated

Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,693 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 38,693 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,195 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 35,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 29,631 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 22,067 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 15,148 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 15,148 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 15,134 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 10,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 10,794 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 8,950 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 SOH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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