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DV53 UGG

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,035 mi
Last recorded122,035 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 UGG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 122,035 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 115,218 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 115,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 108,733 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 104,619 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 3 May 2019 104,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,849 miles

engine light on

Fail 16 Apr 2018 95,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine light on

Pass 10 May 2017 90,248 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,645 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 81,633 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 75,981 miles

Driveshaft oil seal in gearbox is leaking.

Pass 14 May 2014 71,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine worning lamp on

n/s rear tyre should be swoped over with o/s front, so maching new tyre's are on same axel

Fail 11 May 2013 66,235 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 66,235 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 61,660 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 54,353 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 44,001 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 33,498 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 33,498 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 31,224 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 23,491 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,134 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 UGG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UGG, 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 UGG is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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