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SO03 ONG

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 78,913 miles on the clock, averaging 3,155 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 SO03 ONG

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,913
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,155

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 reading78,913 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,068
Average per year3,155
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO03 ONG 29k42k54k66k79k '06'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage78,913 miles
Since last MOT+1,068 miles
PASS
Mileage77,845 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,844 miles
Since last MOT+1,114 miles
PASS
Mileage76,730 miles
Since last MOT+2,857 miles
PASS
Mileage73,873 miles
Since last MOT+2,757 miles
PASS
Mileage71,116 miles
Since last MOT+2,835 miles
PASS
Mileage68,281 miles
Since last MOT+3,273 miles
PASS
Mileage65,008 miles
Since last MOT+2,833 miles
PASS
Mileage62,175 miles
Since last MOT+8,292 miles
PASS
Mileage53,883 miles
Since last MOT+7,343 miles
PASS
Mileage46,540 miles
Since last MOT+8,443 miles
PASS
Mileage38,097 miles
Since last MOT+8,930 miles
PASS
Mileage29,167 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 ONG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SO03 ONG

What car is SO03 ONG?

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

What is the mileage of SO03 ONG?

The last recorded mileage for SO03 ONG was 78,913 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO03 ONG passed its MOT?

SO03 ONG has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 11 Apr 2022.

Is SO03 ONG ULEZ compliant?

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

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