Archived DVLA Record

2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · GL53 HJO

GL53 HJO

2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28/11/2003. Recorded mileage 146,273 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2003 · Maidstone
MOT Status
Valid until 28/11/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
146,273 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/11/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1388cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2003 Ford Fiesta has a recent MOT history that shows a mix of pass and fail results, but no defects were recorded in any of the tests. The most recent MOT on 2023-11-01 resulted in a pass at 146,273 miles, while a failed test on 2023-10-30 (146,272 miles) also had no defects noted. This suggests the failure may have been due to procedural errors, minor technical issues, or unrecorded faults. The prior MOTs from 2022 to 2020 were all passed with no defects, indicating a generally reliable history. The vehicle’s mileage of 146,273 miles over 23 years averages 6,360 miles annually, which aligns with typical usage for its age. This suggests neither extreme wear nor prolonged under-use. However, the lack of detailed defect records in any MOT limits insight into specific mechanical risks. The single failed test without recorded issues raises questions, but no evidence of recurring problems exists in the provided data. The condition trend appears stable, with no escalating issues documented. The absence of defects in most tests implies the car has been maintained to a basic standard.

GL53 HJO Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2023
  • 146,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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GL53 HJO Mileage History

  1. 02/11/2021131,414 mi
  2. 07/11/2022140,031 mi+8,617 mi
  3. 30/10/2023146,272 mi+6,241 mi
  4. 01/11/2023146,273 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 7,444 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

GL53 HJO MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (GL53 HJO) between November 2021 and November 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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