2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · LB53 AJV
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 150,581 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LB53 AJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 150,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LB53 AJV Mileage History
- 16/06/2023104,492 mi
- 20/05/2024123,021 mi+18,529 mi
- 21/05/2024123,027 mi+6 mi
- 09/07/2025145,436 mi+22,409 mi
- 11/07/2026150,581 mi+5,145 mi
Average of roughly 15,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB53 AJV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (LB53 AJV) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
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