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DV53 WVZ

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,592 mi
Last recorded80,592 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 WVZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 80,592 miles

Front metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Front tyres showing cracks

Offside rear handbrake cable sticking slightly

Rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Rear view mirror missing

Pass 1 Jul 2020 79,367 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 77,743 miles

Rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,122 miles

slight corrosion on rear sections of metal brake pipes

slight noise from n/s/rear wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 19 Apr 2018 72,122 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion on rear sections of metal brake pipes

slight noise from n/s/rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,588 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 68,588 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 64,040 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/rear tyre app limits

Pass 5 May 2015 55,760 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,948 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 49,948 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,305 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,095 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 41,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 37,419 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 37,419 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 33,397 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2008 24,507 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 20,039 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 16,462 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 WVZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WVZ, 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 WVZ registered?

DV53 WVZ is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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The MOT history for DV53 WVZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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