2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · MF53 FNK
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 123,474 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF53 FNK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 123,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF53 FNK 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 (MF53 FNK) between January 2025 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
MF53 FNK Mileage History
- 10/01/2025119,884 mi
- 10/01/2025119,884 mi
- 10/01/2025119,884 mi
- 08/01/2026123,470 mi+3,586 mi
- 09/01/2026123,474 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,601 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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