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EU03 UVE

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 159,341 miles on the clock, averaging 8,475 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 EU03 UVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,475

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,341 miles
Reading date
Miles last year128
Average per year8,475
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU03 UVE 7k45k83k121k159k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,341 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,213 miles
Since last MOT+7,255 miles
PASS
Mileage151,958 miles
Since last MOT+4,815 miles
PASS
Mileage147,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,523 miles
PASS
Mileage140,620 miles
Since last MOT+6,290 miles
PASS
Mileage134,330 miles
Since last MOT+7,813 miles
PASS
Mileage126,517 miles
Since last MOT+8,937 miles
PASS
Mileage117,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,580 miles
Since last MOT+8,432 miles
PASS
Mileage109,148 miles
Since last MOT+8,970 miles
PASS
Mileage100,178 miles
Since last MOT+10,698 miles
PASS
Mileage89,480 miles
Since last MOT+10,142 miles
PASS
Mileage79,338 miles
Since last MOT+9,781 miles
PASS
Mileage69,557 miles
Since last MOT+10,716 miles
PASS
Mileage58,841 miles
Since last MOT+9,250 miles
PASS
Mileage49,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,316 miles
PASS
Mileage44,275 miles
Since last MOT+10,460 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,815 miles
Since last MOT+9,059 miles
PASS
Mileage24,756 miles
Since last MOT+7,380 miles
PASS
Mileage17,376 miles
Since last MOT+10,031 miles
PASS
Mileage7,345 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
PASS
Mileage7,251 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

RegistrationEU03 UVE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EU03 UVE

What car is EU03 UVE?

EU03 UVE is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EU03 UVE?

The last recorded mileage for EU03 UVE was 159,341 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU03 UVE passed its MOT?

EU03 UVE has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2024.

Is EU03 UVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU03 UVE 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 EU03 UVE?

EU03 UVE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.