2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FG53 LRU
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 121,980 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,980 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG53 LRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2024
- 121,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG53 LRU 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 (FG53 LRU) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2024 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (left and right) (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FG53 LRU Mileage History
- 05/05/2022104,225 mi
- 20/05/2022104,653 mi+428 mi
- 15/05/2023113,023 mi+8,370 mi
- 18/05/2023113,078 mi+55 mi
- 16/05/2024121,980 mi+8,902 mi
Average of roughly 8,739 miles per year across 5 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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