2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FP53 VTZ
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 04 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 142,920 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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FP53 VTZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2021
- 142,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP53 VTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (FP53 VTZ) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
FP53 VTZ Mileage History
- 18/10/2021142,917 mi
- 18/10/2021142,920 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,787 miles per year across 2 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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