2003 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · SL03 MVG
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 20,178 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL03 MVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 20,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL03 MVG 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 (SL03 MVG) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
SL03 MVG Mileage History
- 31/03/202317,688 mi
- 25/03/202418,276 mi+588 mi
- 24/03/202519,278 mi+1,002 mi
- 03/04/202519,303 mi+25 mi
- 10/03/202620,178 mi+875 mi
Average of roughly 846 miles per year across 5 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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