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LW03 TMV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 69,387 miles on the clock, averaging 5,177 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 TMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,387
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,177

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading69,387 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,604
Average per year5,177
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LW03 TMV 20k32k45k57k69k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,387 miles
Since last MOT+3,604 miles
PASS
Mileage65,783 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,782 miles
Since last MOT+6,633 miles
PASS
Mileage59,149 miles
Since last MOT+4,440 miles
PASS
Mileage54,709 miles
Since last MOT+3,949 miles
PASS
Mileage50,760 miles
Since last MOT+5,026 miles
PASS
Mileage45,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,734 miles
Since last MOT+5,382 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,352 miles
Since last MOT+6,364 miles
PASS
Mileage33,988 miles
Since last MOT+6,847 miles
PASS
Mileage27,141 miles
Since last MOT+7,016 miles
PASS
Mileage20,125 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 TMV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLW — Sidcup, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LW03 TMV

What car is LW03 TMV?

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

What is the mileage of LW03 TMV?

The last recorded mileage for LW03 TMV was 69,387 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LW03 TMV passed its MOT?

LW03 TMV has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2016.

Is LW03 TMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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