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PY03 MTU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 87,821 miles on the clock, averaging 3,193 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 PY03 MTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,821
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,193

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

Low mileage
Latest reading87,821 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,296
Average per year3,193
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY03 MTU 30k44k59k73k88k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,821 miles
Since last MOT+2,296 miles
PASS
Mileage85,525 miles
Since last MOT+2,814 miles
PASS
Mileage82,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,711 miles
Since last MOT+1,724 miles
PASS
Mileage80,987 miles
Since last MOT+2,428 miles
PASS
Mileage78,559 miles
Since last MOT+3,479 miles
PASS
Mileage75,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,070 miles
PASS
Mileage72,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,010 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage67,275 miles
Since last MOT+6,578 miles
PASS
Mileage60,697 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,696 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage55,114 miles
Since last MOT+4,429 miles
PASS
Mileage50,685 miles
Since last MOT+3,133 miles
PASS
Mileage47,552 miles
Since last MOT+2,292 miles
PASS
Mileage45,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,351 miles
PASS
Mileage42,909 miles
Since last MOT+2,666 miles
PASS
Mileage40,243 miles
Since last MOT+2,782 miles
PASS
Mileage37,461 miles
Since last MOT+2,873 miles
PASS
Mileage34,588 miles
Since last MOT+2,511 miles
PASS
Mileage32,077 miles
Since last MOT+2,074 miles
PASS
Mileage30,003 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

RegistrationPY03 MTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PY03 MTU

What car is PY03 MTU?

PY03 MTU is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PY03 MTU?

The last recorded mileage for PY03 MTU was 87,821 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY03 MTU passed its MOT?

PY03 MTU has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2024.

Is PY03 MTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY03 MTU 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 PY03 MTU?

PY03 MTU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.