Vehicle summary
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 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 144,369 miles on the clock, averaging 9,371 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 PE03 GPU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 144,369 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 529 |
| Average per year | 9,371 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | PE03 GPU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PE — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 03 — March 2003 to August 2003 |
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About PE03 GPU
What car is PE03 GPU?
PE03 GPU is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PE03 GPU?
The last recorded mileage for PE03 GPU was 144,369 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PE03 GPU passed its MOT?
PE03 GPU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2018.
Is PE03 GPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE03 GPU 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 PE03 GPU?
PE03 GPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.