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SL03 NBD

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 134,462 miles on the clock, averaging 7,355 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SL03 NBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,462
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,355

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading134,462 miles
Reading date
Miles last year46
Average per year7,355
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 NBD 47k69k91k113k134k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,462 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,416 miles
Since last MOT+207 miles
PASS
Mileage134,209 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,913 miles
PASS
Mileage128,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,274 miles
Since last MOT+13,509 miles
PASS
Mileage114,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,078 miles
PASS
Mileage109,687 miles
Since last MOT+176 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,511 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage102,719 miles
Since last MOT+10,028 miles
PASS
Mileage92,691 miles
Since last MOT+995 miles
PASS
Mileage91,696 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,629 miles
Since last MOT+6,242 miles
PASS
Mileage85,387 miles
Since last MOT+10,798 miles
PASS
Mileage74,589 miles
Since last MOT+8,576 miles
PASS
Mileage66,013 miles
Since last MOT+10,012 miles
PASS
Mileage56,001 miles
Since last MOT+9,068 miles
PASS
Mileage46,933 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 NBD
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 NBD

What car is SL03 NBD?

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

What is the mileage of SL03 NBD?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 NBD was 134,462 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 NBD passed its MOT?

SL03 NBD has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2018.

Is SL03 NBD ULEZ compliant?

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

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