2003 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · RF53 KJE
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 131,526 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF53 KJE Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 131,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF53 KJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (RF53 KJE) between October 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
RF53 KJE Mileage History
- 28/10/200633,349 mi
- 31/10/200743,186 mi+9,837 mi
- 31/10/200850,803 mi+7,617 mi
- 02/03/201051,502 mi+699 mi
- 02/03/201051,502 mi
- 09/03/201155,205 mi+3,703 mi
- 08/03/201266,095 mi+10,890 mi
- 08/03/201374,010 mi+7,915 mi
- 04/03/201479,915 mi+5,905 mi
- 05/03/201479,923 mi+8 mi
- 25/02/201589,589 mi+9,666 mi
- 17/06/201696,028 mi+6,439 mi
- 17/06/201696,028 mi
- 12/06/2017104,161 mi+8,133 mi
- 12/06/2017104,161 mi
- 06/07/2018110,070 mi+5,909 mi
- 07/08/2019113,873 mi+3,803 mi
- 05/08/2020116,360 mi+2,487 mi
- 06/08/2021119,179 mi+2,819 mi
- 05/08/2022122,069 mi+2,890 mi
- 05/08/2022122,069 mi
- 01/09/2023125,130 mi+3,061 mi
- 28/08/2024127,271 mi+2,141 mi
- 28/08/2024127,271 mi
- 22/08/2025129,526 mi+2,255 mi
- 27/08/2026131,526 mi+2,000 mi
Average of roughly 4,951 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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