2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · VA52 NBZ
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 153,641 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VA52 NBZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/07/2024
- 153,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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VA52 NBZ Mileage History
- 06/06/2022148,554 mi
- 06/06/2022148,554 mi
- 26/06/2023153,266 mi+4,712 mi
- 31/07/2024153,641 mi+375 mi
Average of roughly 2,363 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VA52 NBZ 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 (VA52 NBZ) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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