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SM03 NZX

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 104,357 miles on the clock, averaging 8,904 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 NZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,357
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,904

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 reading104,357 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,401
Average per year8,904
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM03 NZX 21k42k63k84k104k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,357 miles
Since last MOT+15,401 miles
PASS
Mileage88,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,956 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage86,127 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,126 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
PASS
Mileage82,061 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage78,207 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,206 miles
Since last MOT+32,291 miles
PASS
Mileage45,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,915 miles
Since last MOT+5,697 miles
PASS
Mileage40,218 miles
Since last MOT+5,661 miles
PASS
Mileage34,557 miles
Since last MOT+5,693 miles
PASS
Mileage28,864 miles
Since last MOT+5,650 miles
PASS
Mileage23,214 miles
Since last MOT+2,109 miles
PASS
Mileage21,105 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 NZX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SM03 NZX

What car is SM03 NZX?

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

What is the mileage of SM03 NZX?

The last recorded mileage for SM03 NZX was 104,357 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM03 NZX passed its MOT?

SM03 NZX has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2015.

Is SM03 NZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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