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DV53 UGH

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,538 mi
Last recorded112,538 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 UGH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 112,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 112,538 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 107,644 miles

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

small surface cracks n/s+o/s rear tyres

Fail 4 Dec 2017 107,644 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s+o/s (3.7.B.6a)

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

small surface cracks n/s+o/s rear tyres

Pass 1 Dec 2016 101,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Light cracking around inner wall. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Light cracking around inner wall. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 94,623 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 94,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 89,924 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 89,924 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s wipers torn at ends

Pass 12 Dec 2013 84,757 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 76,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

Fail 11 Dec 2012 76,184 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

Pass 7 Dec 2011 66,408 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small cut on n/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2011 66,354 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small cut on n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2010 57,635 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,004 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,070 miles

headlamp aims high

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre low/perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,620 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 12,753 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 12,753 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 12,560 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 UGH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGH, 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 UGH is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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