2003 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FG53 VLR
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 135,613 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG53 VLR Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 135,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG53 VLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (FG53 VLR) between October 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle section to back box (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer s”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FG53 VLR Mileage History
- 07/10/200631,558 mi
- 07/10/200631,558 mi
- 05/10/200736,695 mi+5,137 mi
- 10/10/200841,695 mi+5,000 mi
- 10/10/200948,735 mi+7,040 mi
- 18/09/201054,381 mi+5,646 mi
- 01/10/201160,171 mi+5,790 mi
- 06/10/201265,608 mi+5,437 mi
- 30/09/201371,000 mi+5,392 mi
- 09/10/201474,101 mi+3,101 mi
- 25/09/201576,423 mi+2,322 mi
- 05/10/201678,804 mi+2,381 mi
- 10/10/201782,620 mi+3,816 mi
- 21/01/201997,760 mi+15,140 mi
- 22/01/201997,760 mi
- 21/01/2020106,160 mi+8,400 mi
- 21/01/2020106,160 mi
- 18/01/2021110,571 mi+4,411 mi
- 18/01/2021110,571 mi
- 21/01/2022113,487 mi+2,916 mi
- 21/01/2022113,488 mi+1 mi
- 20/01/2023115,836 mi+2,348 mi
- 17/01/2024118,590 mi+2,754 mi
- 17/01/2024118,591 mi+1 mi
- 14/01/2025126,759 mi+8,168 mi
- 14/01/2025126,763 mi+4 mi
- 23/06/2026135,611 mi+8,848 mi
- 23/06/2026135,613 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,279 miles per year across 28 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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