2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FD53 DXV
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 70,237 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD53 DXV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 70,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD53 DXV 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 (FD53 DXV) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FD53 DXV Mileage History
- 01/09/202262,717 mi
- 05/09/202367,023 mi+4,306 mi
- 02/09/202468,715 mi+1,692 mi
- 02/10/202570,209 mi+1,494 mi
- 02/10/202570,237 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 2,437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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