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AV03 VPA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 92,828 miles on the clock, averaging 6,279 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for AV03 VPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,828
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,279

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading92,828 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,279
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AV03 VPA 25k42k59k76k93k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,828 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage88,685 miles
Since last MOT+6,505 miles
PASS
Mileage82,180 miles
Since last MOT+4,733 miles
PASS
Mileage77,447 miles
Since last MOT+4,454 miles
PASS
Mileage72,993 miles
Since last MOT+4,279 miles
PASS
Mileage68,714 miles
Since last MOT+3,954 miles
PASS
Mileage64,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,819 miles
PASS
Mileage57,941 miles
Since last MOT+9,182 miles
PASS
Mileage48,759 miles
Since last MOT+9,680 miles
PASS
Mileage39,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
PASS
Mileage34,159 miles
Since last MOT+9,186 miles
PASS
Mileage24,973 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

RegistrationAV03 VPA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AV03 VPA

What car is AV03 VPA?

AV03 VPA is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AV03 VPA?

The last recorded mileage for AV03 VPA was 92,828 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV03 VPA passed its MOT?

AV03 VPA has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Feb 2017.

Is AV03 VPA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV03 VPA 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 AV03 VPA?

AV03 VPA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.