2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · CF53 LCG
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 176,558 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CF53 LCG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2022
- 176,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF53 LCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (CF53 LCG) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative no suspension travel (5.3.3 (c) (ii))”; “Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))”; “Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))”.
CF53 LCG Mileage History
- 11/11/2021172,918 mi
- 19/11/2021172,963 mi+45 mi
- 17/11/2022176,459 mi+3,496 mi
- 30/11/2022176,558 mi+99 mi
Average of roughly 3,464 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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