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PL03 WBM

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 200,672 miles on the clock, averaging 9,972 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 PL03 WBM

MOT Status
Due date passed
200,672
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,972

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading200,672 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,361
Average per year9,972
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 WBM 62k97k131k166k201k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage200,672 miles
Since last MOT+2,361 miles
PASS
Mileage198,311 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,152 miles
PASS
Mileage195,149 miles
Since last MOT+165 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,984 miles
Since last MOT+6,083 miles
PASS
Mileage188,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,901 miles
Since last MOT+10,198 miles
PASS
Mileage178,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,703 miles
Since last MOT+13,551 miles
PASS
Mileage165,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,152 miles
Since last MOT+12,236 miles
PASS
Mileage152,916 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,992 miles
PASS
Mileage146,785 miles
Since last MOT+277 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,508 miles
Since last MOT+5,460 miles
PASS
Mileage141,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,048 miles
Since last MOT+17,003 miles
PASS
Mileage124,045 miles
Since last MOT+20,212 miles
PASS
Mileage103,833 miles
Since last MOT+14,258 miles
PASS
Mileage89,575 miles
Since last MOT+10,988 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,587 miles
Since last MOT+11,512 miles
PASS
Mileage67,075 miles
Since last MOT+4,766 miles
PASS
Mileage62,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,309 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 WBM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 WBM

What car is PL03 WBM?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 WBM?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 WBM was 200,672 miles, recorded on 13 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 WBM passed its MOT?

PL03 WBM has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2020.

Is PL03 WBM ULEZ compliant?

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

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