2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · DF53 DFP
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 58,973 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF53 DFP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2023
- 58,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF53 DFP 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 (DF53 DFP) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2023 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DF53 DFP Mileage History
- 13/04/202255,806 mi
- 19/04/202255,820 mi+14 mi
- 20/04/202358,964 mi+3,144 mi
- 23/05/202358,973 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 2,857 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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