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DV53 UGX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,745 mi
Last recorded182,745 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 182,745 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 178,052 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 172,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 172,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 161,842 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 161,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 146,074 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 145,713 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 131,161 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 116,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 106,129 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 106,128 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,074 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,098 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,646 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,179 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 60,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 41,229 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 41,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 33,492 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 22,747 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 22,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 14,040 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 11,719 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 8,942 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 8,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,810 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 4,054 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 UGX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 UGX, 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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What year was DV53 UGX registered?

DV53 UGX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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The MOT history for DV53 UGX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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