2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · LB53 EAX
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 181,687 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB53 EAX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2024
- 181,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB53 EAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (LB53 EAX) between October 2006 and April 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))”.
LB53 EAX Mileage History
- 05/10/200661,076 mi
- 27/09/200781,979 mi+20,903 mi
- 02/10/200781,979 mi
- 01/07/200896,433 mi+14,454 mi
- 10/07/2009107,819 mi+11,386 mi
- 09/07/2010117,047 mi+9,228 mi
- 10/07/2010117,047 mi
- 07/07/2011126,438 mi+9,391 mi
- 07/07/2011126,438 mi
- 25/06/2012130,700 mi+4,262 mi
- 25/06/2012130,700 mi
- 28/10/2013139,013 mi+8,313 mi
- 01/11/2014147,922 mi+8,909 mi
- 02/11/2015155,845 mi+7,923 mi
- 03/11/2015155,845 mi
- 01/11/2016163,085 mi+7,240 mi
- 01/11/2016163,085 mi
- 09/11/2018173,714 mi+10,629 mi
- 04/11/2019176,211 mi+2,497 mi
- 11/11/2019176,266 mi+55 mi
- 14/05/2021179,181 mi+2,915 mi
- 14/05/2021179,181 mi
- 03/10/2022179,820 mi+639 mi
- 10/04/2024181,687 mi+1,867 mi
Average of roughly 6,886 miles per year across 24 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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