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DY53 BVR

2003 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,681 mi
Last recorded130,681 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 BVR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 130,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 119,032 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 108,278 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,696 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2017 100,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2016 95,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 88,051 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,995 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 81,995 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 74,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre evidence of possible leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,046 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,035 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,901 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,755 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,342 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 15,695 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 5,539 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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DY53 BVR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY53 BVR, 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 DY53 BVR registered?

DY53 BVR is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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