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2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · DA03 AMX

DA03 AMX

2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2003. Recorded mileage 136,956 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2003 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28/03/2027
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
136,956 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28/03/2027
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1388cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 17 March 2026 at 136,956 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the car failed on the same day at 136,952 miles, the lack of recorded defects suggests a clerical error or a minor administrative failure rather than a mechanical deficiency. The mileage is low for a 23 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,955 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent over the last four years. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the car covered 5,303 miles, and between March 2025 and March 2026, it added 6,529 miles. This steady accumulation indicates the vehicle is in regular use rather than suffering from the degradation associated with long periods of standing. The MOT history is exceptionally clean, with no advisories or failures recorded across the last four annual tests. This lack of flagged issues for a vehicle of this age is unusual and suggests either a high standard of preventative maintenance or a very lenient testing regime. No recurring faults regarding suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions appear in the data. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on structural integrity and corrosion. Given the age of this Ford Fiesta, chassis rust and corrosion on the sills or wheel arches are common failure points that may not have been highlighted in these specific records. I recommend a thorough check of the underside and a verification of the service history to ensure oil changes and timing belt replacements align with the low mileage.

DA03 AMX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
  • 136,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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DA03 AMX Mileage History

  1. 27/03/2023121,849 mi
  2. 25/03/2024127,152 mi+5,303 mi
  3. 11/03/2025130,427 mi+3,275 mi
  4. 17/03/2026136,952 mi+6,525 mi
  5. 17/03/2026136,956 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 5,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DA03 AMX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 07:09
MOT Analysis

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 (DA03 AMX) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 March 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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