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DL03 BLX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Shrewsbury, 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 90,078 miles on the clock, averaging 4,504 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for DL03 BLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,078
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,504

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

Low mileage
Latest reading90,078 miles
Reading date
Miles last year34
Average per year4,504
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DL03 BLX 11k31k51k70k90k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,078 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,044 miles
Since last MOT+9,485 miles
PASS
Mileage80,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,559 miles
Since last MOT+11,455 miles
PASS
Mileage69,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,104 miles
Since last MOT+3,292 miles
PASS
Mileage65,812 miles
Since last MOT+2,853 miles
PASS
Mileage62,959 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,912 miles
Since last MOT+2,773 miles
PASS
Mileage60,139 miles
Since last MOT+3,414 miles
PASS
Mileage56,725 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,719 miles
Since last MOT+4,466 miles
PASS
Mileage52,253 miles
Since last MOT+2,799 miles
PASS
Mileage49,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,958 miles
PASS
Mileage45,496 miles
Since last MOT+2,764 miles
PASS
Mileage42,732 miles
Since last MOT+1,665 miles
PASS
Mileage41,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,067 miles
Since last MOT+4,171 miles
PASS
Mileage36,896 miles
Since last MOT+5,118 miles
PASS
Mileage31,778 miles
Since last MOT+4,655 miles
PASS
Mileage27,123 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage22,197 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage17,181 miles
Since last MOT+5,799 miles
PASS
Mileage11,382 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

RegistrationDL03 BLX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDL — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DL03 BLX

What car is DL03 BLX?

DL03 BLX is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DL03 BLX?

The last recorded mileage for DL03 BLX was 90,078 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DL03 BLX passed its MOT?

DL03 BLX has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2024.

Is DL03 BLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DL03 BLX 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 DL03 BLX?

DL03 BLX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.