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SM03 MUB

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 116,290 miles on the clock, averaging 7,535 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 SM03 MUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,290
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,535

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,290 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,737
Average per year7,535
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM03 MUB 35k55k75k96k116k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,290 miles
Since last MOT+6,737 miles
PASS
Mileage109,553 miles
Since last MOT+1,285 miles
PASS
Mileage108,268 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,264 miles
Since last MOT+7,869 miles
PASS
Mileage100,395 miles
Since last MOT+6,431 miles
PASS
Mileage93,964 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,916 miles
Since last MOT+3,743 miles
PASS
Mileage90,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,173 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,158 miles
Since last MOT+6,185 miles
PASS
Mileage83,973 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,978 miles
Since last MOT+11,906 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,072 miles
Since last MOT+13,143 miles
PASS
Mileage58,929 miles
Since last MOT+12,803 miles
PASS
Mileage46,126 miles
Since last MOT+11,615 miles
PASS
Mileage34,511 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

RegistrationSM03 MUB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SM03 MUB

What car is SM03 MUB?

SM03 MUB is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM03 MUB?

The last recorded mileage for SM03 MUB was 116,290 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM03 MUB passed its MOT?

SM03 MUB has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2017.

Is SM03 MUB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM03 MUB 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 SM03 MUB?

SM03 MUB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.