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NC03 WLU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 122,974 miles on the clock, averaging 6,086 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 NC03 WLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,974
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,086

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,974 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year6,086
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NC03 WLU 29k53k76k99k123k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,974 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,964 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage115,968 miles
Since last MOT+4,474 miles
PASS
Mileage111,494 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,483 miles
Since last MOT+4,351 miles
PASS
Mileage107,132 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,127 miles
Since last MOT+3,260 miles
PASS
Mileage103,867 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,181 miles
PASS
Mileage100,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,685 miles
Since last MOT+3,280 miles
PASS
Mileage97,405 miles
Since last MOT+8,951 miles
PASS
Mileage88,454 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,450 miles
Since last MOT+1,302 miles
PASS
Mileage87,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,148 miles
Since last MOT+4,463 miles
PASS
Mileage82,685 miles
Since last MOT+8,040 miles
PASS
Mileage74,645 miles
Since last MOT+196 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,449 miles
Since last MOT+9,737 miles
PASS
Mileage64,712 miles
Since last MOT+12,713 miles
PASS
Mileage51,999 miles
Since last MOT+11,494 miles
PASS
Mileage40,505 miles
Since last MOT+11,459 miles
PASS
Mileage29,046 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 WLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNC — Newcastle, North
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About NC03 WLU

What car is NC03 WLU?

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

What is the mileage of NC03 WLU?

The last recorded mileage for NC03 WLU was 122,974 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NC03 WLU passed its MOT?

NC03 WLU has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2021.

Is NC03 WLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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