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DV53 WXT

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,046 mi
Last recorded187,046 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2020 187,046 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet damaged (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both sides (5.3.2 (b))

engine light on

oil leak

rear tyres tearing apart

Pass 9 May 2019 174,456 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 154,675 miles

off side rear shock slight leak

play inner steering arms

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2018 154,675 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear shock slight leak

play inner steering arms

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2017 136,033 miles

play inner steering arms

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2016 114,617 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 96,766 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 96,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,408 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 77,408 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,739 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 69,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,430 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 61,430 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,513 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,498 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,475 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 37,466 miles

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

advise slight damage to both front tyres sidewalls,not enough to fail

Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,642 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,978 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 WXT is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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