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CU03 NEJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 174,280 miles on the clock, averaging 8,694 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for CU03 NEJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,280
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,694

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading174,280 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,694
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU03 NEJ 20k59k97k136k174k '06'23'13

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,280 miles
Since last MOT+988 miles
PASS
Mileage173,292 miles
Since last MOT+1,480 miles
PASS
Mileage171,812 miles
Since last MOT+2,310 miles
PASS
Mileage169,502 miles
Since last MOT+13,256 miles
PASS
Mileage156,246 miles
PASS
Mileage161,595 miles
Since last MOT+5,238 miles
PASS
Mileage156,357 miles
Since last MOT+3,719 miles
PASS
Mileage152,638 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,601 miles
Since last MOT+1,137 miles
PASS
Mileage151,464 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,462 miles
Since last MOT+1,763 miles
PASS
Mileage149,699 miles
Since last MOT+11,569 miles
PASS
Mileage138,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,130 miles
Since last MOT+11,810 miles
PASS
Mileage126,320 miles
Since last MOT+23,534 miles
PASS
Mileage102,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,786 miles
Since last MOT+11,161 miles
PASS
Mileage91,625 miles
Since last MOT+28,673 miles
PASS
Mileage62,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,952 miles
Since last MOT+36,636 miles
PASS
Mileage26,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,316 miles
Since last MOT+3,666 miles
PASS
Mileage22,650 miles
Since last MOT+2,347 miles
PASS
Mileage20,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,303 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

RegistrationCU03 NEJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CU03 NEJ

What car is CU03 NEJ?

CU03 NEJ is a green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CU03 NEJ?

The last recorded mileage for CU03 NEJ was 174,280 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU03 NEJ passed its MOT?

CU03 NEJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2023.

Is CU03 NEJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU03 NEJ 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 CU03 NEJ?

CU03 NEJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.