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SM03 NFV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 89,989 miles on the clock, averaging 5,512 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 SM03 NFV

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,989
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,512

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,989 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year5,512
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM03 NFV 8k29k49k70k90k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,989 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,975 miles
Since last MOT+11,018 miles
PASS
Mileage78,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,957 miles
Since last MOT+9,489 miles
PASS
Mileage69,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,468 miles
Since last MOT+9,935 miles
PASS
Mileage59,533 miles
Since last MOT+8,876 miles
PASS
Mileage50,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,657 miles
Since last MOT+8,721 miles
PASS
Mileage41,936 miles
Since last MOT+7,308 miles
PASS
Mileage34,628 miles
Since last MOT+5,772 miles
PASS
Mileage28,856 miles
Since last MOT+1,777 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,079 miles
Since last MOT+5,134 miles
PASS
Mileage21,945 miles
Since last MOT+1,987 miles
PASS
Mileage19,958 miles
Since last MOT+1,977 miles
PASS
Mileage17,981 miles
Since last MOT+305 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,676 miles
Since last MOT+2,389 miles
PASS
Mileage15,287 miles
Since last MOT+2,423 miles
PASS
Mileage12,864 miles
Since last MOT+2,298 miles
PASS
Mileage10,566 miles
Since last MOT+2,450 miles
PASS
Mileage8,116 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 NFV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SM03 NFV

What car is SM03 NFV?

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

What is the mileage of SM03 NFV?

The last recorded mileage for SM03 NFV was 89,989 miles, recorded on 6 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM03 NFV passed its MOT?

SM03 NFV has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2021.

Is SM03 NFV ULEZ compliant?

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

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