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LW03 LZP

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Sidcup, London · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 80,978 miles on the clock, averaging 5,733 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 LW03 LZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,978
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
5,733

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

Below average
Latest reading80,978 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,733
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LW03 LZP 30k42k55k68k81k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,978 miles
Since last MOT+2,726 miles
PASS
Mileage78,252 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,237 miles
Since last MOT+5,106 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,131 miles
Since last MOT+5,289 miles
PASS
Mileage67,842 miles
Since last MOT+7,136 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,706 miles
Since last MOT+9,018 miles
PASS
Mileage51,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,688 miles
Since last MOT+7,623 miles
PASS
Mileage44,065 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage38,646 miles
Since last MOT+3,964 miles
PASS
Mileage34,682 miles
Since last MOT+5,077 miles
PASS
Mileage29,605 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

RegistrationLW03 LZP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLW — Sidcup, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LW03 LZP

What car is LW03 LZP?

LW03 LZP is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LW03 LZP?

The last recorded mileage for LW03 LZP was 80,978 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LW03 LZP passed its MOT?

LW03 LZP has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2015.

Is LW03 LZP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LW03 LZP 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 LW03 LZP?

LW03 LZP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.