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PL03 SKZ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 120,787 miles on the clock, averaging 5,261 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 SKZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,787
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,261

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

Below average
Latest reading120,787 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,261
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 SKZ 34k56k77k99k121k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,787 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,785 miles
Since last MOT+3,698 miles
PASS
Mileage117,087 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,076 miles
Since last MOT+2,446 miles
PASS
Mileage114,630 miles
Since last MOT+4,325 miles
PASS
Mileage110,305 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,299 miles
Since last MOT+2,828 miles
PASS
Mileage107,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,471 miles
Since last MOT+4,967 miles
PASS
Mileage102,504 miles
Since last MOT+260 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,244 miles
Since last MOT+4,059 miles
PASS
Mileage98,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,185 miles
Since last MOT+6,717 miles
PASS
Mileage91,468 miles
Since last MOT+9,032 miles
PASS
Mileage82,436 miles
Since last MOT+6,429 miles
PASS
Mileage76,007 miles
Since last MOT+5,382 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,625 miles
Since last MOT+8,488 miles
PASS
Mileage62,137 miles
Since last MOT+4,286 miles
PASS
Mileage57,851 miles
Since last MOT+4,478 miles
PASS
Mileage53,373 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage48,378 miles
Since last MOT+7,970 miles
PASS
Mileage40,408 miles
Since last MOT+4,416 miles
PASS
Mileage35,992 miles
Since last MOT+1,344 miles
PASS
Mileage34,648 miles
Since last MOT+712 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,936 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 SKZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 SKZ

What car is PL03 SKZ?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 SKZ?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 SKZ was 120,787 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 SKZ passed its MOT?

PL03 SKZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2022.

Is PL03 SKZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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