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DV53 UCU

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,930 mi
Last recorded84,930 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 UCU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2014 74,049 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 71,138 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,138 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,234 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 65,971 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,374 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,306 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,861 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 29,408 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 UCU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV53 UCU registered?

DV53 UCU is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is DV53 UCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV53 UCU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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