2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FL03 DMF
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 145,855 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL03 DMF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2023
- 145,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL03 DMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (FL03 DMF) between February 2006 and July 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
FL03 DMF Mileage History
- 22/02/200617,869 mi
- 09/02/200722,675 mi+4,806 mi
- 07/02/200825,739 mi+3,064 mi
- 12/02/200927,781 mi+2,042 mi
- 25/02/201030,721 mi+2,940 mi
- 18/02/201132,376 mi+1,655 mi
- 28/02/201235,202 mi+2,826 mi
- 14/02/201346,013 mi+10,811 mi
- 28/01/201459,270 mi+13,257 mi
- 28/01/201571,043 mi+11,773 mi
- 28/01/201571,043 mi
- 29/06/201576,483 mi+5,440 mi
- 18/06/201686,072 mi+9,589 mi
- 24/06/201797,210 mi+11,138 mi
- 23/06/2018108,051 mi+10,841 mi
- 26/06/2018108,051 mi
- 16/07/2019117,112 mi+9,061 mi
- 18/07/2019117,119 mi+7 mi
- 08/01/2021132,651 mi+15,532 mi
- 19/04/2022139,970 mi+7,319 mi
- 07/07/2022139,997 mi+27 mi
- 11/07/2022140,001 mi+4 mi
- 04/07/2023145,855 mi+5,854 mi
Average of roughly 7,372 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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