2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · PL52 DXE
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 114,424 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL52 DXE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/11/2022
- 114,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL52 DXE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (PL52 DXE) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”.
PL52 DXE Mileage History
- 17/11/2021108,106 mi
- 29/11/2022114,424 mi+6,318 mi
Average of roughly 6,121 miles per year across 2 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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