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SW03 FWU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 11 (65% pass rate). It has 74,564 miles on the clock, averaging 3,676 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 SW03 FWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,564
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
3,676

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,564 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,676
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW03 FWU 8k25k41k58k75k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,564 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,562 miles
Since last MOT+1,201 miles
PASS
Mileage73,361 miles
Since last MOT+589 miles
PASS
Mileage72,772 miles
Since last MOT+2,236 miles
PASS
Mileage70,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,536 miles
Since last MOT+1,195 miles
PASS
Mileage69,341 miles
Since last MOT+1,355 miles
PASS
Mileage67,986 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,986 miles
Since last MOT+1,002 miles
PASS
Mileage66,984 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,980 miles
Since last MOT+1,358 miles
PASS
Mileage65,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,622 miles
Since last MOT+5,694 miles
PASS
Mileage59,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,928 miles
Since last MOT+9,849 miles
PASS
Mileage50,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,079 miles
Since last MOT+13,658 miles
PASS
Mileage36,421 miles
Since last MOT+282 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,354 miles
PASS
Mileage31,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,785 miles
Since last MOT+2,806 miles
PASS
Mileage28,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,979 miles
Since last MOT+1,953 miles
PASS
Mileage27,026 miles
Since last MOT+558 miles
PASS
Mileage26,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,468 miles
Since last MOT+6,758 miles
PASS
Mileage19,710 miles
Since last MOT+3,463 miles
PASS
Mileage16,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,296 miles
PASS
Mileage12,951 miles
Since last MOT+2,380 miles
PASS
Mileage10,571 miles
Since last MOT+2,431 miles
PASS
Mileage8,140 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

RegistrationSW03 FWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SW03 FWU

What car is SW03 FWU?

SW03 FWU is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SW03 FWU?

The last recorded mileage for SW03 FWU was 74,564 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW03 FWU passed its MOT?

SW03 FWU has had 31 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (20 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2024.

Is SW03 FWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW03 FWU 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 SW03 FWU?

SW03 FWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.