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ML03 XDT

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 104,017 miles on the clock, averaging 5,576 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 XDT

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,017
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,576

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,017 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,066
Average per year5,576
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML03 XDT 23k43k64k84k104k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,017 miles
Since last MOT+3,066 miles
PASS
Mileage100,951 miles
Since last MOT+6,491 miles
PASS
Mileage94,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,460 miles
Since last MOT+3,755 miles
PASS
Mileage90,705 miles
Since last MOT+4,168 miles
PASS
Mileage86,537 miles
Since last MOT+4,364 miles
PASS
Mileage82,173 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,172 miles
Since last MOT+7,553 miles
PASS
Mileage74,619 miles
Since last MOT+10,094 miles
PASS
Mileage64,525 miles
Since last MOT+2,966 miles
PASS
Mileage61,559 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,558 miles
Since last MOT+3,725 miles
PASS
Mileage57,833 miles
Since last MOT+4,722 miles
PASS
Mileage53,111 miles
Since last MOT+6,291 miles
PASS
Mileage46,820 miles
Since last MOT+8,091 miles
PASS
Mileage38,729 miles
Since last MOT+8,699 miles
PASS
Mileage30,030 miles
Since last MOT+6,709 miles
PASS
Mileage23,321 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 XDT
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 XDT

What car is ML03 XDT?

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

What is the mileage of ML03 XDT?

The last recorded mileage for ML03 XDT was 104,017 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML03 XDT passed its MOT?

ML03 XDT has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2020.

Is ML03 XDT ULEZ compliant?

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

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