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DV53 UFL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,648 mi
Last recorded116,648 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 UFL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 116,648 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Off mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad looks close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 109,324 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 109,320 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 106,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2018 106,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2017 105,288 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 105,288 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,802 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 97,408 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 90,116 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 81,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 78,352 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 73,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 67,211 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,355 miles

n/s o/s front inner brake pads just starting to get low ok at test

Pass 22 Dec 2008 46,937 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 46,937 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,589 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 30,334 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 UFL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 UFL, 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 UFL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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