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2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · GU53 HWH

GU53 HWH

2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 17,416 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2026.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2003 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/09/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/09/2026)
Recorded Mileage
17,416 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/09/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/09/2026
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 vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by consecutive clean passes over the last five years. The most recent test on 19 August 2025 at 17,416 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This consistent streak of clean results suggests that the car has been kept in remarkably good condition and has not suffered from the mechanical failures or structural degradation typically seen in vehicles of this age. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old Ford, averaging approximately 757 miles per year. Between 2021 and 2025, the car covered only 961 miles, moving from 16,455 to 17,416 miles. While this low mileage indicates minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the infrequent use can pose specific risks related to age-related decay. The data shows a steady, low-frequency usage pattern without any sudden spikes in mileage accumulation. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of components that degrade through time rather than distance. Low mileage vehicles often suffer from perished rubber components, such as tyres and suspension bushes, which can become brittle and crack despite deep tread. The tester should check for brake caliper seizing or fluid contamination caused by long periods of the vehicle standing. Additionally, the structural integrity of the chassis and s pans needs be verified for hidden corrosion, as this era of Fiesta is prone to rust regardless of how many miles the car has driven.

GU53 HWH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
  • 17,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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GU53 HWH Mileage History

  1. 19/08/202116,455 mi
  2. 19/08/202216,744 mi+289 mi
  3. 11/08/202316,963 mi+219 mi
  4. 15/08/202417,202 mi+239 mi
  5. 19/08/202517,416 mi+214 mi

Average of roughly 240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

GU53 HWH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Jun 2026, 18:35
MOT Analysis

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 (GU53 HWH) between August 2021 and August 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY