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SL03 MXC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 147,793 miles on the clock, averaging 8,305 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 SL03 MXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,793
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,305

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 reading147,793 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,305
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 MXC 30k60k89k118k148k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,793 miles
Since last MOT+1,915 miles
PASS
Mileage145,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,329 miles
PASS
Mileage142,549 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,545 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage136,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,732 miles
Since last MOT+12,857 miles
PASS
Mileage123,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,875 miles
Since last MOT+9,214 miles
PASS
Mileage114,661 miles
Since last MOT+8,513 miles
PASS
Mileage106,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,148 miles
Since last MOT+16,373 miles
PASS
Mileage89,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,775 miles
Since last MOT+14,123 miles
PASS
Mileage75,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,652 miles
Since last MOT+12,531 miles
PASS
Mileage63,121 miles
Since last MOT+8,378 miles
PASS
Mileage54,743 miles
Since last MOT+6,712 miles
PASS
Mileage48,031 miles
Since last MOT+6,866 miles
PASS
Mileage41,165 miles
Since last MOT+5,139 miles
PASS
Mileage36,026 miles
Since last MOT+5,570 miles
PASS
Mileage30,456 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

RegistrationSL03 MXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 MXC

What car is SL03 MXC?

SL03 MXC is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 MXC?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 MXC was 147,793 miles, recorded on 13 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 MXC passed its MOT?

SL03 MXC has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2020.

Is SL03 MXC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL03 MXC 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 SL03 MXC?

SL03 MXC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.