Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FH03 HMV

FH03 HMV

2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2003. Recorded mileage 173,702 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2003 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14/11/2020
Road Tax
Untaxed (24/01/2022)
Recorded Mileage
173,702 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/11/2020
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 24/01/2022
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1388cc

FH03 HMV Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2019
  • 173,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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FH03 HMV Mileage History

  1. 01/06/200621,237 mi
  2. 02/06/200731,729 mi+10,492 mi
  3. 16/05/200839,144 mi+7,415 mi
  4. 11/05/200948,853 mi+9,709 mi
  5. 11/05/200948,853 mi
  6. 30/04/201056,227 mi+7,374 mi
  7. 22/04/201168,200 mi+11,973 mi
  8. 26/04/201278,302 mi+10,102 mi
  9. 26/04/201278,302 mi
  10. 12/04/201389,349 mi+11,047 mi
  11. 12/04/201389,349 mi
  12. 25/04/2014111,661 mi+22,312 mi
  13. 25/04/2014111,661 mi
  14. 02/04/2015124,054 mi+12,393 mi
  15. 30/03/2016140,258 mi+16,204 mi
  16. 03/05/2017159,357 mi+19,099 mi
  17. 12/05/2018167,731 mi+8,374 mi
  18. 15/05/2018167,812 mi+81 mi
  19. 15/05/2019173,702 mi+5,890 mi

Average of roughly 11,771 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

FH03 HMV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 04:27
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (FH03 HMV) between June 2006 and May 2019.

The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 15 May 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Windscreen (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 57 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: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.

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