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SB03 LYC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 46,865 miles on the clock, averaging 1,538 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 SB03 LYC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
46,865
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
1,538

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading46,865 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,636
Average per year1,538
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB03 LYC 17k24k32k39k47k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,865 miles
Since last MOT+2,636 miles
PASS
Mileage44,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,229 miles
Since last MOT+361 miles
PASS
Mileage43,868 miles
Since last MOT+411 miles
PASS
Mileage43,457 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,454 miles
Since last MOT+1,777 miles
PASS
Mileage41,677 miles
Since last MOT+4,824 miles
PASS
Mileage36,853 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
PASS
Mileage36,849 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
PASS
Mileage36,840 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
PASS
Mileage36,732 miles
Since last MOT+477 miles
PASS
Mileage36,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,255 miles
Since last MOT+556 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,699 miles
Since last MOT+444 miles
PASS
Mileage35,255 miles
Since last MOT+563 miles
PASS
Mileage34,692 miles
Since last MOT+1,297 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,395 miles
Since last MOT+1,442 miles
PASS
Mileage31,953 miles
Since last MOT+2,080 miles
PASS
Mileage29,873 miles
Since last MOT+2,949 miles
PASS
Mileage26,924 miles
Since last MOT+4,980 miles
PASS
Mileage21,944 miles
Since last MOT+5,146 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,798 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

RegistrationSB03 LYC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SB03 LYC

What car is SB03 LYC?

SB03 LYC is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB03 LYC?

The last recorded mileage for SB03 LYC was 46,865 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB03 LYC passed its MOT?

SB03 LYC has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2025.

Is SB03 LYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB03 LYC 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 SB03 LYC?

SB03 LYC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.