2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · ET53 ADU
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 104,019 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/09/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/08/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1388cc
ET53 ADU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/08/2017
- 104,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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ET53 ADU Mileage History
- 05/12/200617,768 mi
- 04/12/200723,507 mi+5,739 mi
- 22/07/200827,661 mi+4,154 mi
- 15/07/200938,972 mi+11,311 mi
- 19/07/201048,975 mi+10,003 mi
- 30/06/201155,921 mi+6,946 mi
- 20/07/201263,464 mi+7,543 mi
- 17/07/201372,627 mi+9,163 mi
- 19/07/201478,236 mi+5,609 mi
- 08/07/201584,666 mi+6,430 mi
- 24/08/201695,631 mi+10,965 mi
- 07/09/201695,653 mi+22 mi
- 09/08/2017104,019 mi+8,366 mi
Average of roughly 8,077 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
ET53 ADU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (ET53 ADU) between December 2006 and August 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
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