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ML03 XDX

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 117,572 miles on the clock, averaging 6,375 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 XDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,572
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,375

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,572 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,076
Average per year6,375
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML03 XDX 40k59k79k98k118k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,572 miles
Since last MOT+3,076 miles
PASS
Mileage114,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,496 miles
Since last MOT+5,167 miles
PASS
Mileage109,329 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,073 miles
PASS
Mileage105,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,255 miles
PASS
Mileage99,999 miles
Since last MOT+3,537 miles
PASS
Mileage96,462 miles
Since last MOT+6,165 miles
PASS
Mileage90,297 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,294 miles
Since last MOT+8,081 miles
PASS
Mileage82,213 miles
Since last MOT+9,334 miles
PASS
Mileage72,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,879 miles
Since last MOT+9,790 miles
PASS
Mileage63,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,089 miles
Since last MOT+10,533 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,556 miles
Since last MOT+12,837 miles
PASS
Mileage39,719 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 XDX
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 XDX

What car is ML03 XDX?

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

What is the mileage of ML03 XDX?

The last recorded mileage for ML03 XDX was 117,572 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML03 XDX passed its MOT?

ML03 XDX has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2019.

Is ML03 XDX ULEZ compliant?

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

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