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DX51 MSX

2003 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,834 mi
Last recorded105,834 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 MSX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 105,834 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 105,834 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 104,133 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,355 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,363 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2014 94,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 87,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,176 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 794,561 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 79,453 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,177 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,654 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,116 miles

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

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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DX51 MSX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DX51 MSX, 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 DX51 MSX registered?

DX51 MSX is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is DX51 MSX safe to buy?

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