2003 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SW03 FWA
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2003. Recorded mileage 113,043 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW03 FWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
- 113,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW03 FWA Mileage History
- 17/03/202393,995 mi
- 05/04/202494,011 mi+16 mi
- 08/04/202494,019 mi+8 mi
- 14/04/2025103,500 mi+9,481 mi
- 16/05/2026113,043 mi+9,543 mi
Average of roughly 6,019 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW03 FWA 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 (SW03 FWA) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2026 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 (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire arround fuel tank (6.1.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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