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FH03 HCX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 83,269 miles on the clock, averaging 8,928 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 FH03 HCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,269
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
8,928

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 reading83,269 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,495
Average per year8,928
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH03 HCX 35k47k59k71k83k '06'11'08

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,269 miles
Since last MOT+7,495 miles
PASS
Mileage75,774 miles
Since last MOT+8,142 miles
PASS
Mileage67,632 miles
Since last MOT+7,452 miles
PASS
Mileage60,180 miles
Since last MOT+5,774 miles
PASS
Mileage54,406 miles
Since last MOT+19,062 miles
PASS
Mileage35,344 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
PASS
Mileage35,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,337 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

RegistrationFH03 HCX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FH03 HCX

What car is FH03 HCX?

FH03 HCX is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH03 HCX?

The last recorded mileage for FH03 HCX was 83,269 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH03 HCX passed its MOT?

FH03 HCX has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Oct 2011.

Is FH03 HCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH03 HCX 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 FH03 HCX?

FH03 HCX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.