2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · LC53 WJN
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 193,911 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC53 WJN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2021
- 193,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC53 WJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (LC53 WJN) between November 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
LC53 WJN Mileage History
- 16/11/200642,621 mi
- 07/11/200754,205 mi+11,584 mi
- 24/10/200863,120 mi+8,915 mi
- 02/11/200976,592 mi+13,472 mi
- 10/06/201387,516 mi+10,924 mi
- 10/06/201387,516 mi
- 09/06/2014100,754 mi+13,238 mi
- 14/07/2015111,155 mi+10,401 mi
- 05/07/2016126,999 mi+15,844 mi
- 15/07/2016137,235 mi+10,236 mi
- 03/07/2017135,905 mi-1,330 mi
- 04/07/2017135,952 mi+47 mi
- 24/07/2018152,187 mi+16,235 mi
- 07/11/2019162,744 mi+10,557 mi
- 15/11/2019162,744 mi
- 18/11/2020178,831 mi+16,087 mi
- 24/11/2021193,911 mi+15,080 mi
- 26/11/2021193,911 mi
Average of roughly 10,067 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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