2003 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SH53 BNV
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 108,360 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SH53 BNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 108,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SH53 BNV Mileage History
- 11/08/2023102,790 mi
- 19/08/2023102,801 mi+11 mi
- 23/08/2024104,860 mi+2,059 mi
- 22/08/2025106,526 mi+1,666 mi
- 29/08/2026108,360 mi+1,834 mi
Average of roughly 1,826 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH53 BNV 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 (SH53 BNV) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (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: “Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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