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DV53 UCD

2003 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,136 mi
Last recorded115,136 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 UCD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 115,136 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 101,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 101,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear centre pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 98,290 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 98,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible both and front cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 92,311 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 90,536 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 90,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at fuel tank to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,803 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 87,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 86,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 84,138 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,834 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,455 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,531 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 64,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2008 56,514 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,905 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 44,558 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 44,558 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 UCD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UCD, 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 UCD is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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