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SH03 HXU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 53,436 miles on the clock, averaging 4,111 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 SH03 HXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,436
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,111

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading53,436 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,111
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 HXU 17k26k35k44k53k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,436 miles
Since last MOT+2,903 miles
PASS
Mileage50,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,533 miles
Since last MOT+8,465 miles
PASS
Mileage42,068 miles
Since last MOT+4,568 miles
PASS
Mileage37,500 miles
Since last MOT+3,928 miles
PASS
Mileage33,572 miles
Since last MOT+1,347 miles
PASS
Mileage32,225 miles
Since last MOT+4,463 miles
PASS
Mileage27,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,762 miles
Since last MOT+3,185 miles
PASS
Mileage24,577 miles
Since last MOT+3,205 miles
PASS
Mileage21,372 miles
Since last MOT+4,760 miles
PASS
Mileage16,612 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 HXU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 HXU

What car is SH03 HXU?

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

What is the mileage of SH03 HXU?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 HXU was 53,436 miles, recorded on 8 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 HXU passed its MOT?

SH03 HXU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2015.

Is SH03 HXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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