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AL03 XJW

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 91,704 miles on the clock, averaging 3,689 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for AL03 XJW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
91,704
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,689

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading91,704 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,781
Average per year3,689
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AL03 XJW 18k37k55k73k92k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,704 miles
Since last MOT+3,781 miles
PASS
Mileage87,923 miles
Since last MOT+5,262 miles
PASS
Mileage82,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,661 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage76,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,056 miles
Since last MOT+287 miles
PASS
Mileage75,769 miles
Since last MOT+2,645 miles
PASS
Mileage73,124 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,214 miles
Since last MOT+1,012 miles
PASS
Mileage72,202 miles
Since last MOT+1,273 miles
PASS
Mileage70,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,929 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage67,275 miles
Since last MOT+5,341 miles
PASS
Mileage61,934 miles
Since last MOT+5,279 miles
PASS
Mileage56,655 miles
Since last MOT+4,661 miles
PASS
Mileage51,994 miles
Since last MOT+4,092 miles
PASS
Mileage47,902 miles
Since last MOT+3,554 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,125 miles
PASS
Mileage39,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,570 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,724 miles
PASS
Mileage29,929 miles
Since last MOT+3,219 miles
PASS
Mileage26,710 miles
Since last MOT+4,188 miles
PASS
Mileage22,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,522 miles
Since last MOT+4,319 miles
PASS
Mileage18,203 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 XJW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAL — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AL03 XJW

What car is AL03 XJW?

AL03 XJW is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AL03 XJW?

The last recorded mileage for AL03 XJW was 91,704 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AL03 XJW passed its MOT?

AL03 XJW has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2026.

Is AL03 XJW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AL03 XJW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AL03 XJW?

AL03 XJW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.