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ML03 XAR

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 85,777 miles on the clock, averaging 5,549 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 ML03 XAR

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,777
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,549

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

Below average
Latest reading85,777 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,013
Average per year5,549
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML03 XAR 32k46k59k72k86k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,777 miles
Since last MOT+2,013 miles
PASS
Mileage83,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,764 miles
Since last MOT+2,381 miles
PASS
Mileage81,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,383 miles
Since last MOT+2,641 miles
PASS
Mileage78,742 miles
Since last MOT+5,926 miles
PASS
Mileage72,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,816 miles
Since last MOT+444 miles
PASS
Mileage72,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,372 miles
Since last MOT+8,362 miles
PASS
Mileage64,010 miles
Since last MOT+4,877 miles
PASS
Mileage59,133 miles
Since last MOT+3,521 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,612 miles
Since last MOT+12,084 miles
PASS
Mileage43,528 miles
Since last MOT+11,218 miles
PASS
Mileage32,310 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 XAR
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 XAR

What car is ML03 XAR?

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

What is the mileage of ML03 XAR?

The last recorded mileage for ML03 XAR was 85,777 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML03 XAR passed its MOT?

ML03 XAR has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2016.

Is ML03 XAR ULEZ compliant?

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

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