2003 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · BD53 HCX
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30/10/2003. Recorded mileage 133,615 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1242cc
BD53 HCX Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2021
- 133,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (46 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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BD53 HCX Mileage History
- 26/10/200643,366 mi
- 26/10/200643,366 mi
- 26/10/200760,820 mi+17,454 mi
- 24/10/200882,416 mi+21,596 mi
- 24/10/200882,416 mi
- 24/10/2009107,431 mi+25,015 mi
- 24/10/2009107,431 mi
- 18/10/2010132,657 mi+25,226 mi
- 18/10/2010132,657 mi
- 11/11/2011148,471 mi+15,814 mi
- 20/04/201286,110 mi-62,361 mi
- 21/03/201395,771 mi+9,661 mi
- 21/03/201395,771 mi
- 10/04/201499,064 mi+3,293 mi
- 16/04/201499,178 mi+114 mi
- 14/04/2015102,653 mi+3,475 mi
- 15/04/2015102,670 mi+17 mi
- 15/04/2015102,670 mi
- 13/04/2016104,704 mi+2,034 mi
- 13/04/2017105,893 mi+1,189 mi
- 14/04/2018114,610 mi+8,717 mi
- 19/04/2018114,642 mi+32 mi
- 01/05/2019126,017 mi+11,375 mi
- 28/10/2020131,350 mi+5,333 mi
- 01/11/2021133,586 mi+2,236 mi
- 04/11/2021133,615 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 6,006 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BD53 HCX 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 (BD53 HCX) between October 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (46 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 76 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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