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R5 BVE

2003 Ford Fiest

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,730 mi
Last recorded22,730 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 BVE
MakeFord
ModelFiest
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 22,730 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 22,336 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 20,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 20,673 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2008 3,950 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 2,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 4 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiest?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
5,779
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 54
Brake pipe excessively corroded 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
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R5 BVE is a 2003 Ford Fiest in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Fiest fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 BVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiest typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fiest is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R5 BVE registered?

R5 BVE is a 2003 Ford Fiest, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is R5 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 BVE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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