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PJ03 DLX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 74,955 miles on the clock, averaging 3,616 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 PJ03 DLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,955
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,616

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,955 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,911
Average per year3,616
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ03 DLX 6k23k40k58k75k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,955 miles
Since last MOT+5,911 miles
PASS
Mileage69,044 miles
Since last MOT+4,418 miles
PASS
Mileage64,626 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,448 miles
PASS
Mileage59,177 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,174 miles
Since last MOT+6,269 miles
PASS
Mileage52,905 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,903 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
PASS
Mileage47,979 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,976 miles
Since last MOT+1,541 miles
PASS
Mileage46,435 miles
Since last MOT+1,700 miles
PASS
Mileage44,735 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,734 miles
Since last MOT+801 miles
PASS
Mileage43,933 miles
Since last MOT+1,990 miles
PASS
Mileage41,943 miles
Since last MOT+2,141 miles
PASS
Mileage39,802 miles
Since last MOT+5,271 miles
PASS
Mileage34,531 miles
Since last MOT+5,968 miles
PASS
Mileage28,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,563 miles
Since last MOT+7,287 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,654 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,622 miles
Since last MOT+1,655 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,967 miles
Since last MOT+2,786 miles
PASS
Mileage12,181 miles
Since last MOT+1,993 miles
PASS
Mileage10,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,188 miles
Since last MOT+2,371 miles
PASS
Mileage7,817 miles
Since last MOT+1,991 miles
PASS
Mileage5,826 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

RegistrationPJ03 DLX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PJ03 DLX

What car is PJ03 DLX?

PJ03 DLX is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PJ03 DLX?

The last recorded mileage for PJ03 DLX was 74,955 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ03 DLX passed its MOT?

PJ03 DLX has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2025.

Is PJ03 DLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ03 DLX 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 PJ03 DLX?

PJ03 DLX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.