2003 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DY53 VYF
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 115,743 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DY53 VYF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2022
- 115,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DY53 VYF Mileage History
- 02/10/200615,888 mi
- 15/10/200718,645 mi+2,757 mi
- 01/10/200821,220 mi+2,575 mi
- 14/10/200924,111 mi+2,891 mi
- 22/10/201027,565 mi+3,454 mi
- 19/10/201136,891 mi+9,326 mi
- 16/10/201244,849 mi+7,958 mi
- 05/11/201353,393 mi+8,544 mi
- 27/10/201461,218 mi+7,825 mi
- 01/07/201675,346 mi+14,128 mi
- 01/07/201675,346 mi
- 19/06/201782,808 mi+7,462 mi
- 21/06/201890,189 mi+7,381 mi
- 26/06/201996,256 mi+6,067 mi
- 27/06/201996,259 mi+3 mi
- 23/06/2020100,471 mi+4,212 mi
- 17/06/2021106,063 mi+5,592 mi
- 13/07/2022115,743 mi+9,680 mi
Average of roughly 6,329 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
DY53 VYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (DY53 VYF) between October 2006 and July 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2022 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 (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Emissions not tested car overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
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