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DF03 XSJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 88,028 miles on the clock, averaging 8,854 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 DF03 XSJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,028
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,854

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 reading88,028 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,854
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF03 XSJ 7k27k48k68k88k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,028 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,276 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,748 miles
Since last MOT+8,493 miles
PASS
Mileage74,255 miles
Since last MOT+7,439 miles
PASS
Mileage66,816 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,812 miles
Since last MOT+17,889 miles
PASS
Mileage48,923 miles
Since last MOT+17,759 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,164 miles
Since last MOT+9,226 miles
PASS
Mileage21,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,938 miles
Since last MOT+8,093 miles
PASS
Mileage13,845 miles
Since last MOT+1,043 miles
PASS
Mileage12,802 miles
Since last MOT+5,592 miles
PASS
Mileage7,210 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 XSJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
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 XSJ

What car is DF03 XSJ?

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

What is the mileage of DF03 XSJ?

The last recorded mileage for DF03 XSJ was 88,028 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF03 XSJ passed its MOT?

DF03 XSJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2015.

Is DF03 XSJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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