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SO03 HXP

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 64,602 miles on the clock, averaging 5,484 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 SO03 HXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,602
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,484

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading64,602 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,484
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO03 HXP 16k28k40k52k65k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,602 miles
Since last MOT+10,600 miles
PASS
Mileage54,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,002 miles
Since last MOT+11,659 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,343 miles
Since last MOT+4,374 miles
PASS
Mileage37,969 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,968 miles
Since last MOT+3,809 miles
PASS
Mileage34,159 miles
Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage30,064 miles
Since last MOT+5,432 miles
PASS
Mileage24,632 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,058 miles
Since last MOT+16,420 miles
PASS
Mileage15,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,638 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

RegistrationSO03 HXP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SO03 HXP

What car is SO03 HXP?

SO03 HXP is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO03 HXP?

The last recorded mileage for SO03 HXP was 64,602 miles, recorded on 25 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO03 HXP passed its MOT?

SO03 HXP has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 May 2015.

Is SO03 HXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO03 HXP 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 SO03 HXP?

SO03 HXP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.