2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · MD03 AAZ
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 160,371 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD03 AAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/02/2024
- 160,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD03 AAZ 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 (MD03 AAZ) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
MD03 AAZ Mileage History
- 15/02/2022139,958 mi
- 15/02/2022139,958 mi
- 27/01/2023143,921 mi+3,963 mi
- 29/02/2024160,370 mi+16,449 mi
- 29/02/2024160,371 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,019 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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