2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · EA53 AEC
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 56,203 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EA53 AEC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2023
- 56,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EA53 AEC Mileage History
- 15/11/202148,163 mi
- 16/11/202248,857 mi+694 mi
- 25/10/202355,826 mi+6,969 mi
- 08/11/202356,203 mi+377 mi
Average of roughly 4,061 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EA53 AEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (EA53 AEC) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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