2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · GF53 VBE
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 145,368 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GF53 VBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2024
- 145,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GF53 VBE Mileage History
- 31/10/2022124,942 mi
- 16/10/2023136,339 mi+11,397 mi
- 18/10/2023136,339 mi
- 28/10/2024145,368 mi+9,029 mi
- 28/10/2024145,368 mi
Average of roughly 10,245 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF53 VBE 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 (GF53 VBE) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2024 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 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: “Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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