2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FV03 XCZ
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 99,098 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FV03 XCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 99,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FV03 XCZ Mileage History
- 31/12/202268,468 mi
- 05/02/202483,016 mi+14,548 mi
- 05/02/202483,016 mi
- 15/04/202599,094 mi+16,078 mi
- 08/05/202599,098 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 13,024 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV03 XCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (FV03 XCZ) between December 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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