2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · DS03 TLX
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 88,591 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS03 TLX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2023
- 88,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS03 TLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (DS03 TLX) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (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: “Offside Rear Axle fractured corroded (5.1.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
DS03 TLX Mileage History
- 28/09/202284,604 mi
- 05/10/202388,591 mi+3,987 mi
Average of roughly 3,917 miles per year across 2 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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