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DF03 XMX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 116,883 miles on the clock, averaging 6,936 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 DF03 XMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,883
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,936

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 reading116,883 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,242
Average per year6,936
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DF03 XMX 20k44k68k93k117k '06'20'14

Check DF03 XMX

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,883 miles
Since last MOT+12,242 miles
PASS
Mileage104,641 miles
Since last MOT+11,230 miles
PASS
Mileage93,411 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,403 miles
Since last MOT+10,727 miles
PASS
Mileage82,676 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,653 miles
Since last MOT+7,336 miles
PASS
Mileage75,317 miles
Since last MOT+5,693 miles
PASS
Mileage69,624 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
PASS
Mileage64,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,776 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage59,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,059 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,706 miles
Since last MOT+4,802 miles
PASS
Mileage49,904 miles
Since last MOT+6,269 miles
PASS
Mileage43,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,204 miles
PASS
Mileage37,431 miles
Since last MOT+5,873 miles
PASS
Mileage31,558 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage26,666 miles
Since last MOT+6,555 miles
PASS
Mileage20,111 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

RegistrationDF03 XMX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DF03 XMX

What car is DF03 XMX?

DF03 XMX is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DF03 XMX?

The last recorded mileage for DF03 XMX was 116,883 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF03 XMX passed its MOT?

DF03 XMX has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2020.

Is DF03 XMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF03 XMX 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 DF03 XMX?

DF03 XMX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.