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ML03 WZX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 61,253 miles on the clock, averaging 4,421 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for ML03 WZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,253
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
4,421

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

Low mileage
Latest reading61,253 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,046
Average per year4,421
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML03 WZX 34k41k48k55k61k '06'12'08

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage61,253 miles
Since last MOT+2,046 miles
PASS
Mileage59,207 miles
Since last MOT+3,891 miles
PASS
Mileage55,316 miles
Since last MOT+6,621 miles
PASS
Mileage48,695 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,682 miles
Since last MOT+6,641 miles
PASS
Mileage42,041 miles
Since last MOT+7,791 miles
PASS
Mileage34,250 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 WZX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
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 WZX

What car is ML03 WZX?

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

What is the mileage of ML03 WZX?

The last recorded mileage for ML03 WZX was 61,253 miles, recorded on 8 May 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML03 WZX passed its MOT?

ML03 WZX has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 8 May 2012.

Is ML03 WZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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