2003 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DU53 JTO
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03/09/2003. Recorded mileage 96,142 miles. MOT valid until 12/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,142 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
DU53 JTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 96,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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DU53 JTO Mileage History
- 02/10/202384,022 mi
- 03/10/202384,022 mi
- 27/09/202488,802 mi+4,780 mi
- 06/10/202596,114 mi+7,312 mi
- 14/10/202596,142 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 5,958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DU53 JTO 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 (DU53 JTO) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 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 (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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