2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · KB03 FWS
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 147,269 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB03 FWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2025
- 147,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB03 FWS 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 (KB03 FWS) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
KB03 FWS Mileage History
- 24/06/2022143,995 mi
- 04/07/2023145,126 mi+1,131 mi
- 15/06/2024146,544 mi+1,418 mi
- 21/06/2025147,234 mi+690 mi
- 28/06/2025147,269 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 1,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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