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PL03 OTD

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 109,646 miles on the clock, averaging 6,604 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 PL03 OTD

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,646
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,604

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,646 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,604
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 OTD 31k51k70k90k110k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,646 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,641 miles
Since last MOT+8,087 miles
PASS
Mileage101,554 miles
Since last MOT+1,464 miles
PASS
Mileage100,090 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,089 miles
Since last MOT+7,597 miles
PASS
Mileage92,492 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,468 miles
Since last MOT+7,951 miles
PASS
Mileage84,517 miles
Since last MOT+4,169 miles
PASS
Mileage80,348 miles
Since last MOT+6,745 miles
PASS
Mileage73,603 miles
Since last MOT+7,737 miles
PASS
Mileage65,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,866 miles
Since last MOT+7,033 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,833 miles
Since last MOT+33,263 miles
PASS
Mileage25,570 miles
PASS
Mileage47,300 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage39,142 miles
Since last MOT+7,006 miles
PASS
Mileage32,136 miles
Since last MOT+977 miles
PASS
Mileage31,159 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

RegistrationPL03 OTD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 OTD

What car is PL03 OTD?

PL03 OTD is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 OTD?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 OTD was 109,646 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 OTD passed its MOT?

PL03 OTD has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2018.

Is PL03 OTD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL03 OTD 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 PL03 OTD?

PL03 OTD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.