2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · EO53 BNL
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 109,934 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EO53 BNL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2022
- 109,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EO53 BNL Mileage History
- 10/08/200738,662 mi
- 25/07/200849,822 mi+11,160 mi
- 09/08/200956,442 mi+6,620 mi
- 09/08/2009556,442 mi+500,000 mi
- 07/08/201060,096 mi-496,346 mi
- 08/08/201060,096 mi
- 21/09/201163,075 mi+2,979 mi
- 22/09/201163,075 mi
- 20/09/201265,879 mi+2,804 mi
- 10/10/201369,259 mi+3,380 mi
- 28/10/201472,201 mi+2,942 mi
- 01/02/201673,459 mi+1,258 mi
- 02/02/201673,459 mi
- 26/01/201779,079 mi+5,620 mi
- 31/01/201886,604 mi+7,525 mi
- 31/01/201886,604 mi
- 12/01/201988,603 mi+1,999 mi
- 12/01/201988,606 mi+3 mi
- 31/01/202092,611 mi+4,005 mi
- 31/01/202092,611 mi
- 12/02/2021102,889 mi+10,278 mi
- 18/02/2021102,904 mi+15 mi
- 17/02/2022109,931 mi+7,027 mi
- 21/02/2022109,934 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,903 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
EO53 BNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (EO53 BNL) between August 2007 and February 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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