2003 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · SL53 ADX
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 98,052 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1596cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SL53 ADX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2023
- 98,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SL53 ADX Mileage History
- 21/04/202289,428 mi
- 21/04/202289,431 mi+3 mi
- 02/06/202398,046 mi+8,615 mi
- 03/06/202398,052 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,720 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SL53 ADX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Fiesta (SL53 ADX) between April 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2023 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 (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))”; “Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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