2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · AD53 PHY
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 128,191 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD53 PHY Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 128,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD53 PHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (AD53 PHY) between December 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AD53 PHY Mileage History
- 14/12/200623,118 mi
- 12/12/200730,841 mi+7,723 mi
- 28/11/200838,532 mi+7,691 mi
- 03/12/200941,214 mi+2,682 mi
- 29/11/201044,286 mi+3,072 mi
- 24/11/201146,898 mi+2,612 mi
- 03/12/201250,444 mi+3,546 mi
- 27/11/201353,959 mi+3,515 mi
- 27/11/201353,959 mi
- 28/10/201455,817 mi+1,858 mi
- 16/10/201573,365 mi+17,548 mi
- 26/10/201685,095 mi+11,730 mi
- 29/10/201685,119 mi+24 mi
- 31/10/201795,756 mi+10,637 mi
- 16/01/2020103,407 mi+7,651 mi
- 26/03/2021106,079 mi+2,672 mi
- 26/03/2021106,079 mi
- 16/04/2022108,954 mi+2,875 mi
- 04/04/2023111,007 mi+2,053 mi
- 11/04/2023111,060 mi+53 mi
- 26/01/2024116,594 mi+5,534 mi
- 26/01/2024116,594 mi
- 17/01/2025119,772 mi+3,178 mi
- 23/01/2025119,797 mi+25 mi
- 19/01/2026128,191 mi+8,394 mi
- 22/01/2026128,191 mi
Average of roughly 5,499 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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