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PL03 XXV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 102,322 miles on the clock, averaging 7,468 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for PL03 XXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,322
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,468

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading102,322 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,468
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 XXV 25k44k64k83k102k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,322 miles
Since last MOT+102,201 miles
FAIL
Mileage121 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage93,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,638 miles
Since last MOT+16,439 miles
PASS
Mileage77,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,199 miles
Since last MOT+11,694 miles
PASS
Mileage65,505 miles
Since last MOT+15,752 miles
PASS
Mileage49,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
PASS
Mileage43,893 miles
Since last MOT+11,693 miles
PASS
Mileage32,200 miles
Since last MOT+7,347 miles
PASS
Mileage24,853 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 XXV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 XXV

What car is PL03 XXV?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 XXV?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 XXV was 102,322 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 XXV passed its MOT?

PL03 XXV has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2017.

Is PL03 XXV ULEZ compliant?

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

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