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ML03 HTC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 111,415 miles on the clock, averaging 9,180 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for ML03 HTC

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,415
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,180

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading111,415 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,642
Average per year9,180
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML03 HTC 15k39k63k87k111k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,415 miles
Since last MOT+20,642 miles
PASS
Mileage90,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,773 miles
Since last MOT+13,926 miles
PASS
Mileage76,847 miles
Since last MOT+243 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,604 miles
Since last MOT+7,561 miles
PASS
Mileage69,043 miles
Since last MOT+3,235 miles
PASS
Mileage65,808 miles
Since last MOT+18,192 miles
PASS
Mileage47,616 miles
Since last MOT+4,544 miles
PASS
Mileage43,072 miles
Since last MOT+6,051 miles
PASS
Mileage37,021 miles
Since last MOT+7,423 miles
PASS
Mileage29,598 miles
Since last MOT+6,100 miles
PASS
Mileage23,498 miles
Since last MOT+8,516 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,982 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

RegistrationML03 HTC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ML03 HTC

What car is ML03 HTC?

ML03 HTC is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML03 HTC?

The last recorded mileage for ML03 HTC was 111,415 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML03 HTC passed its MOT?

ML03 HTC has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2016.

Is ML03 HTC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML03 HTC 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 ML03 HTC?

ML03 HTC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.