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DV53 UJL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,614 mi
Last recorded77,614 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,614 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 71,464 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 63,347 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 52,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking due to age.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 42,220 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 18 Jan 2012 34,727 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,727 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 30,826 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 30,667 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,839 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,039 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,806 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 17,806 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 11,555 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 9,830 miles

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

rear registration plate slight deterioration

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 UJL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UJL, 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 UJL registered?

DV53 UJL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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