2003 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FH53 RRO
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 151,019 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH53 RRO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2022
- 151,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH53 RRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (FH53 RRO) between November 2006 and August 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
FH53 RRO Mileage History
- 20/11/200626,322 mi
- 29/11/200626,557 mi+235 mi
- 16/11/200733,608 mi+7,051 mi
- 25/11/200838,385 mi+4,777 mi
- 25/11/200944,261 mi+5,876 mi
- 24/11/201052,033 mi+7,772 mi
- 21/11/201160,019 mi+7,986 mi
- 28/11/201267,847 mi+7,828 mi
- 28/11/201267,847 mi
- 31/07/201371,621 mi+3,774 mi
- 28/07/201485,626 mi+14,005 mi
- 24/07/201599,239 mi+13,613 mi
- 29/07/2016110,300 mi+11,061 mi
- 31/07/2017123,593 mi+13,293 mi
- 02/08/2017123,605 mi+12 mi
- 27/07/2018133,349 mi+9,744 mi
- 23/07/2019140,910 mi+7,561 mi
- 09/07/2020145,483 mi+4,573 mi
- 26/08/2022151,019 mi+5,536 mi
Average of roughly 7,910 miles per year across 19 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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