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ML03 WCM

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for ML03 WCM

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
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
7,290

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,052 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,024
Average per year7,290
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML03 WCM 28k42k57k71k85k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage85,052 miles
Since last MOT+1,024 miles
PASS
Mileage84,028 miles
Since last MOT+3,661 miles
PASS
Mileage80,367 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,360 miles
Since last MOT+5,038 miles
PASS
Mileage75,322 miles
Since last MOT+9,129 miles
PASS
Mileage66,193 miles
Since last MOT+8,699 miles
PASS
Mileage57,494 miles
Since last MOT+9,966 miles
PASS
Mileage47,528 miles
Since last MOT+9,513 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,015 miles
Since last MOT+9,787 miles
PASS
Mileage28,228 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 WCM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
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 WCM

What car is ML03 WCM?

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

Has ML03 WCM passed its MOT?

ML03 WCM has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2016.

Is ML03 WCM ULEZ compliant?

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

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