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SH03 HWE

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 97,219 miles on the clock, averaging 7,762 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 SH03 HWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,219
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,762

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading97,219 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,291
Average per year7,762
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH03 HWE 18k38k58k77k97k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,219 miles
Since last MOT+5,291 miles
PASS
Mileage91,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,928 miles
Since last MOT+9,748 miles
PASS
Mileage82,180 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,145 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage75,513 miles
Since last MOT+3,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,513 miles
Since last MOT+7,462 miles
PASS
Mileage65,051 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,049 miles
Since last MOT+8,036 miles
PASS
Mileage57,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,013 miles
Since last MOT+6,588 miles
PASS
Mileage50,425 miles
Since last MOT+8,703 miles
PASS
Mileage41,722 miles
Since last MOT+11,427 miles
PASS
Mileage30,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,295 miles
Since last MOT+7,941 miles
PASS
Mileage22,354 miles
Since last MOT+4,151 miles
PASS
Mileage18,203 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

RegistrationSH03 HWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 HWE

What car is SH03 HWE?

SH03 HWE is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH03 HWE?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 HWE was 97,219 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 HWE passed its MOT?

SH03 HWE has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2016.

Is SH03 HWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH03 HWE 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 SH03 HWE?

SH03 HWE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.