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FL03 VSX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 99,967 miles on the clock, averaging 5,685 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 FL03 VSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,967
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,685

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,967 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year5,685
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL03 VSX 26k44k63k81k100k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,967 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,955 miles
Since last MOT+3,261 miles
PASS
Mileage96,694 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,689 miles
Since last MOT+2,926 miles
PASS
Mileage93,763 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage88,814 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,694 miles
Since last MOT+8,051 miles
PASS
Mileage80,643 miles
Since last MOT+7,004 miles
PASS
Mileage73,639 miles
Since last MOT+5,404 miles
PASS
Mileage68,235 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage63,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,309 miles
Since last MOT+4,482 miles
PASS
Mileage58,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,827 miles
Since last MOT+8,631 miles
PASS
Mileage50,196 miles
Since last MOT+6,111 miles
PASS
Mileage44,085 miles
Since last MOT+5,476 miles
PASS
Mileage38,609 miles
Since last MOT+6,009 miles
PASS
Mileage32,600 miles
Since last MOT+6,628 miles
PASS
Mileage25,972 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

RegistrationFL03 VSX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FL03 VSX

What car is FL03 VSX?

FL03 VSX is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL03 VSX?

The last recorded mileage for FL03 VSX was 99,967 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL03 VSX passed its MOT?

FL03 VSX has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2019.

Is FL03 VSX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL03 VSX 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 FL03 VSX?

FL03 VSX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.