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SM03 UKJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 94,190 miles on the clock, averaging 2,916 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SM03 UKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,190
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,916

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,190 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,533
Average per year2,916
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM03 UKJ 58k67k76k85k94k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage94,190 miles
Since last MOT+2,533 miles
PASS
Mileage91,657 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,647 miles
Since last MOT+3,748 miles
PASS
Mileage87,899 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,876 miles
Since last MOT+4,459 miles
PASS
Mileage83,417 miles
Since last MOT+3,110 miles
PASS
Mileage80,307 miles
Since last MOT+8,317 miles
PASS
Mileage71,990 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,983 miles
Since last MOT+8,379 miles
PASS
Mileage63,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,604 miles
Since last MOT+5,662 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,942 miles
PASS
Mileage108,745 miles
Since last MOT+11,697 miles
PASS
Mileage97,048 miles
Since last MOT+20,171 miles
PASS
Mileage76,877 miles
Since last MOT+19,232 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,645 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 UKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SM03 UKJ

What car is SM03 UKJ?

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

What is the mileage of SM03 UKJ?

The last recorded mileage for SM03 UKJ was 94,190 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM03 UKJ passed its MOT?

SM03 UKJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 8 Jan 2019.

Is SM03 UKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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