2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · CE53 BWJ
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05/09/2003. Recorded mileage 78,197 miles. MOT valid until 26/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,197 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
CE53 BWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 78,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CE53 BWJ Mileage History
- 17/03/202363,747 mi
- 05/04/202464,877 mi+1,130 mi
- 18/02/202566,775 mi+1,898 mi
- 27/02/202566,883 mi+108 mi
- 25/02/202678,197 mi+11,314 mi
Average of roughly 4,904 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CE53 BWJ 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 (CE53 BWJ) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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