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SW03 FZL

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 79,155 miles on the clock, averaging 3,544 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 FZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,155
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,544

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 reading79,155 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,466
Average per year3,544
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW03 FZL 18k33k48k64k79k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,155 miles
Since last MOT+10,466 miles
PASS
Mileage68,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,689 miles
Since last MOT+7,730 miles
PASS
Mileage60,959 miles
Since last MOT+4,158 miles
PASS
Mileage56,801 miles
Since last MOT+8,934 miles
PASS
Mileage47,867 miles
Since last MOT+2,389 miles
PASS
Mileage45,478 miles
Since last MOT+1,616 miles
PASS
Mileage43,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,862 miles
Since last MOT+1,488 miles
PASS
Mileage42,374 miles
Since last MOT+1,501 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,873 miles
Since last MOT+1,887 miles
PASS
Mileage38,986 miles
Since last MOT+1,934 miles
PASS
Mileage37,052 miles
Since last MOT+1,380 miles
PASS
Mileage35,672 miles
Since last MOT+2,424 miles
PASS
Mileage33,248 miles
Since last MOT+2,216 miles
PASS
Mileage31,032 miles
Since last MOT+2,144 miles
PASS
Mileage28,888 miles
Since last MOT+2,171 miles
PASS
Mileage26,717 miles
Since last MOT+3,152 miles
PASS
Mileage23,565 miles
Since last MOT+6,011 miles
PASS
Mileage17,554 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 FZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SW03 FZL

What car is SW03 FZL?

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

What is the mileage of SW03 FZL?

The last recorded mileage for SW03 FZL was 79,155 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW03 FZL passed its MOT?

SW03 FZL has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2023.

Is SW03 FZL ULEZ compliant?

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

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