Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FG53 WHF

FG53 WHF

2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10/10/2003. Recorded mileage 43,160 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2003 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 10/11/2023
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
43,160 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/11/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1388cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2003 Ford Fiesta presents a currently roadworthy status following a clean pass at 43,160 miles on 11 November 2022. The maintenance trend is stable with no recorded defects across the three available tests. A single failure on 10 November 2022 at 43,158 miles shows no defects logged, indicating an administrative or unrecorded correction rather than a mechanical fault. The recorded mileage of 43,160 against an age of around 23 years equates to roughly 1,877 miles per year, confirming exceptionally light use. Between the 12 October 2021 test at 41,973 miles and the November 2022 tests, the car covered only 1,187 miles. The sparse history shows just three entries in the supplied record, with no advisories or consumable wear flagged at any stage. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion given the vehicle's age and likely periods of standing. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant physical checks for degradation from inactivity. The absence of advisories does not exempt a 2003 chassis from age-related rust or perishing rubber components. Verify the 10 November 2022 failure reason with DVSA, as the zero-defect entry is irregular. Confirm the odometer reading matches the 43,160 log and assess exhaust emissions and tyre condition before purchase.

FG53 WHF Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2022
  • 43,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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FG53 WHF Mileage History

  1. 12/10/202141,973 mi
  2. 10/11/202243,158 mi+1,185 mi
  3. 11/11/202243,160 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 1,097 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

FG53 WHF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (FG53 WHF) between October 2021 and November 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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