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AX03 VEB

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 115,608 miles on the clock, averaging 5,237 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 AX03 VEB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,608
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,237

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,608 miles
Reading date
Miles last year139
Average per year5,237
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX03 VEB 15k40k65k90k116k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,608 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
PASS
Mileage115,469 miles
Since last MOT+3,978 miles
PASS
Mileage111,491 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
PASS
Mileage111,470 miles
Since last MOT+3,799 miles
PASS
Mileage107,671 miles
Since last MOT+7,701 miles
PASS
Mileage99,970 miles
Since last MOT+12,099 miles
PASS
Mileage87,871 miles
Since last MOT+14,434 miles
PASS
Mileage73,437 miles
Since last MOT+11,601 miles
PASS
Mileage61,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,836 miles
Since last MOT+4,092 miles
PASS
Mileage57,744 miles
Since last MOT+3,831 miles
PASS
Mileage53,913 miles
Since last MOT+4,860 miles
PASS
Mileage49,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,688 miles
PASS
Mileage45,365 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,361 miles
Since last MOT+3,363 miles
PASS
Mileage41,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,998 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage38,331 miles
Since last MOT+3,923 miles
PASS
Mileage34,408 miles
Since last MOT+4,550 miles
PASS
Mileage29,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,858 miles
Since last MOT+4,996 miles
PASS
Mileage24,862 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage19,851 miles
Since last MOT+5,094 miles
PASS
Mileage14,757 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

RegistrationAX03 VEB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About AX03 VEB

What car is AX03 VEB?

AX03 VEB is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AX03 VEB?

The last recorded mileage for AX03 VEB was 115,608 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX03 VEB passed its MOT?

AX03 VEB has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2025.

Is AX03 VEB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX03 VEB 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 AX03 VEB?

AX03 VEB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.