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SH03 LFE

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 129,705 miles on the clock, averaging 9,196 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SH03 LFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,705
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,196

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,705 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,196
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 LFE 25k51k77k103k130k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,705 miles
Since last MOT+12,494 miles
PASS
Mileage117,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,211 miles
Since last MOT+9,133 miles
PASS
Mileage108,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,078 miles
Since last MOT+10,093 miles
PASS
Mileage97,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,985 miles
Since last MOT+8,388 miles
PASS
Mileage89,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,597 miles
Since last MOT+13,622 miles
PASS
Mileage75,975 miles
Since last MOT+14,271 miles
PASS
Mileage61,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,704 miles
Since last MOT+8,041 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,663 miles
Since last MOT+7,891 miles
PASS
Mileage45,772 miles
Since last MOT+4,816 miles
PASS
Mileage40,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,956 miles
Since last MOT+6,772 miles
PASS
Mileage34,184 miles
Since last MOT+7,678 miles
PASS
Mileage26,506 miles
Since last MOT+1,831 miles
PASS
Mileage24,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,675 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 LFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 LFE

What car is SH03 LFE?

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

What is the mileage of SH03 LFE?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 LFE was 129,705 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 LFE passed its MOT?

SH03 LFE has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2017.

Is SH03 LFE ULEZ compliant?

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

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