2003 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · RO03 UEF
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 88,949 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO03 UEF Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2022
- 88,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO03 UEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (RO03 UEF) between July 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Windscreen (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
RO03 UEF Mileage History
- 05/07/200629,958 mi
- 20/07/200630,427 mi+469 mi
- 10/07/200734,057 mi+3,630 mi
- 16/07/200838,376 mi+4,319 mi
- 18/05/200941,046 mi+2,670 mi
- 18/05/200941,046 mi
- 14/05/201046,550 mi+5,504 mi
- 14/05/201046,550 mi
- 13/05/201157,238 mi+10,688 mi
- 13/05/201157,238 mi
- 08/05/201260,913 mi+3,675 mi
- 08/05/201260,913 mi
- 07/05/201364,113 mi+3,200 mi
- 02/05/201466,607 mi+2,494 mi
- 02/05/201466,607 mi
- 15/05/201567,998 mi+1,391 mi
- 15/05/201567,998 mi
- 18/05/201669,052 mi+1,054 mi
- 18/05/201669,052 mi
- 18/05/201770,516 mi+1,464 mi
- 18/05/201770,516 mi
- 18/05/201872,451 mi+1,935 mi
- 22/05/201872,455 mi+4 mi
- 29/05/201977,299 mi+4,844 mi
- 29/05/201977,299 mi
- 24/11/202083,112 mi+5,813 mi
- 25/11/202186,015 mi+2,903 mi
- 25/11/202186,015 mi
- 17/11/202288,949 mi+2,934 mi
Average of roughly 3,603 miles per year across 29 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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