2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · GU53 HVM
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16/09/2003. Recorded mileage 79,504 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1388cc
GU53 HVM Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2024
- 79,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GU53 HVM Mileage History
- 15/09/200613,589 mi
- 17/09/200717,825 mi+4,236 mi
- 16/09/200822,267 mi+4,442 mi
- 07/09/200927,096 mi+4,829 mi
- 13/09/201031,330 mi+4,234 mi
- 14/09/201135,231 mi+3,901 mi
- 14/09/201238,624 mi+3,393 mi
- 16/09/20130 mi-38,624 mi
- 18/09/20130 mi
- 11/09/201444,863 mi+44,863 mi
- 11/09/201444,863 mi
- 09/09/201547,943 mi+3,080 mi
- 15/09/201650,551 mi+2,608 mi
- 15/09/201650,551 mi
- 18/09/201751,466 mi+915 mi
- 12/09/201852,431 mi+965 mi
- 21/09/201852,431 mi
- 20/09/201956,615 mi+4,184 mi
- 09/09/202059,646 mi+3,031 mi
- 21/09/202164,169 mi+4,523 mi
- 21/09/202164,169 mi
- 20/09/202268,231 mi+4,062 mi
- 25/08/202373,774 mi+5,543 mi
- 25/08/202373,774 mi
- 29/08/202479,504 mi+5,730 mi
Average of roughly 3,671 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GU53 HVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (GU53 HVM) between September 2006 and August 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded heavily corroded in 2 separate areas (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe to OSF flexi brake hose ”.
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