2003 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DS03 TLU
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14/07/2003. Recorded mileage 167,921 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1242cc
DS03 TLU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2023
- 167,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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DS03 TLU Mileage History
- 21/07/2022162,250 mi
- 31/07/2023167,920 mi+5,670 mi
- 04/08/2023167,921 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,466 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
DS03 TLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (DS03 TLU) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2023 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 (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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