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DY53 KWL

2003 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,027 mi
Last recorded48,027 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Fiesta64,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 KWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 48,027 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 43,880 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 40,435 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 37,083 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2022 33,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 31,282 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 30,757 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 30,757 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 29,956 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 29,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml stays on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 25,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,124 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 21,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,804 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,262 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 12,330 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 12,262 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,034 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 11,499 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 10,924 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 10,090 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 8,649 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 7,137 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 KWL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KWL, 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 KWL registered?

DY53 KWL is a 2003 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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