2003 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · PJ53 AEE
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 43,105 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PJ53 AEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 43,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PJ53 AEE Mileage History
- 01/11/202138,802 mi
- 16/05/202340,445 mi+1,643 mi
- 17/05/202441,429 mi+984 mi
- 19/02/202643,102 mi+1,673 mi
- 24/02/202643,105 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 997 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ53 AEE 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 (PJ53 AEE) between November 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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