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NC03 WLJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 79,230 miles on the clock, averaging 4,834 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 NC03 WLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,230
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,834

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,230 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,834
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NC03 WLJ 16k31k47k63k79k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,230 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage76,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,440 miles
Since last MOT+2,760 miles
PASS
Mileage73,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,680 miles
Since last MOT+5,647 miles
PASS
Mileage68,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,033 miles
Since last MOT+3,532 miles
PASS
Mileage64,501 miles
Since last MOT+3,726 miles
PASS
Mileage60,775 miles
Since last MOT+2,720 miles
PASS
Mileage58,055 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,051 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage53,671 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,668 miles
Since last MOT+9,398 miles
PASS
Mileage44,270 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,267 miles
Since last MOT+11,042 miles
PASS
Mileage33,225 miles
Since last MOT+5,603 miles
PASS
Mileage27,622 miles
Since last MOT+4,158 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,464 miles
Since last MOT+3,661 miles
PASS
Mileage19,803 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage15,534 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

RegistrationNC03 WLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNC — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NC03 WLJ

What car is NC03 WLJ?

NC03 WLJ is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NC03 WLJ?

The last recorded mileage for NC03 WLJ was 79,230 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NC03 WLJ passed its MOT?

NC03 WLJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2019.

Is NC03 WLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NC03 WLJ 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 NC03 WLJ?

NC03 WLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.