2003 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DF53 CVU
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 87,957 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF53 CVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 87,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF53 CVU 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 (DF53 CVU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Staying on when position lights switched on (4.”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
DF53 CVU Mileage History
- 25/10/202371,412 mi
- 31/10/202371,416 mi+4 mi
- 25/10/202479,931 mi+8,515 mi
- 28/10/202479,936 mi+5 mi
- 27/10/202587,957 mi+8,021 mi
Average of roughly 8,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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