2003 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · PJ53 AFZ
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 84,891 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PJ53 AFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2024
- 84,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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PJ53 AFZ Mileage History
- 23/02/202283,408 mi
- 23/02/202283,408 mi
- 20/02/202383,843 mi+435 mi
- 20/02/202384,343 mi+500 mi
- 22/03/202484,891 mi+548 mi
Average of roughly 715 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ53 AFZ 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 AFZ) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 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 (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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