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MP03 DZS

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 201,000 miles on the clock, averaging 13,961 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for MP03 DZS

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,000
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,961

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading201,000 miles
Reading date
Miles last year115
Average per year13,961
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MP03 DZS 31k73k116k158k201k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,000 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,885 miles
Since last MOT+12,964 miles
PASS
Mileage187,921 miles
Since last MOT+20,049 miles
PASS
Mileage167,872 miles
Since last MOT+25,481 miles
PASS
Mileage142,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,391 miles
Since last MOT+26,662 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,729 miles
Since last MOT+26,648 miles
PASS
Mileage89,081 miles
Since last MOT+16,422 miles
PASS
Mileage72,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,659 miles
Since last MOT+11,964 miles
PASS
Mileage60,695 miles
Since last MOT+1,600 miles
PASS
Mileage59,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,933 miles
PASS
Mileage53,162 miles
Since last MOT+8,055 miles
PASS
Mileage45,107 miles
Since last MOT+7,891 miles
PASS
Mileage37,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,268 miles
PASS
Mileage30,948 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

RegistrationMP03 DZS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMP — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MP03 DZS

What car is MP03 DZS?

MP03 DZS is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MP03 DZS?

The last recorded mileage for MP03 DZS was 201,000 miles, recorded on 29 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MP03 DZS passed its MOT?

MP03 DZS has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2018.

Is MP03 DZS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MP03 DZS 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 MP03 DZS?

MP03 DZS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.