2003 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · WV53 LDC
2003 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 127,491 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WV53 LDC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2026
- 127,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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WV53 LDC Mileage History
- 24/07/2024123,107 mi
- 25/07/2024123,107 mi
- 05/08/2025124,893 mi+1,786 mi
- 07/08/2026127,491 mi+2,598 mi
Average of roughly 2,152 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WV53 LDC 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 (WV53 LDC) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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