2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · RO03 HVU
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 118,265 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RO03 HVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2024
- 118,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RO03 HVU Mileage History
- 07/07/2022110,121 mi
- 17/07/2023114,992 mi+4,871 mi
- 17/07/2023114,992 mi
- 30/07/2024118,253 mi+3,261 mi
- 02/08/2024118,265 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 3,929 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO03 HVU 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 (RO03 HVU) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 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 (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))”.
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