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SY03 DZX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Inverness, 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 90,480 miles on the clock, averaging 3,729 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 SY03 DZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,729

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 reading90,480 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year3,729
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY03 DZX 30k45k60k75k90k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,480 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,474 miles
Since last MOT+395 miles
PASS
Mileage90,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,079 miles
Since last MOT+487 miles
PASS
Mileage89,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,592 miles
Since last MOT+1,514 miles
PASS
Mileage88,078 miles
Since last MOT+2,969 miles
PASS
Mileage85,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,109 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage79,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,625 miles
Since last MOT+4,294 miles
PASS
Mileage75,331 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,295 miles
Since last MOT+3,755 miles
PASS
Mileage71,540 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage67,373 miles
Since last MOT+3,045 miles
PASS
Mileage64,328 miles
Since last MOT+3,713 miles
PASS
Mileage60,615 miles
Since last MOT+3,575 miles
PASS
Mileage57,040 miles
Since last MOT+4,202 miles
PASS
Mileage52,838 miles
Since last MOT+4,171 miles
PASS
Mileage48,667 miles
Since last MOT+6,188 miles
PASS
Mileage42,479 miles
Since last MOT+12,156 miles
PASS
Mileage30,323 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

RegistrationSY03 DZX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SY03 DZX

What car is SY03 DZX?

SY03 DZX is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY03 DZX?

The last recorded mileage for SY03 DZX was 90,480 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY03 DZX passed its MOT?

SY03 DZX has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2022.

Is SY03 DZX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY03 DZX 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 SY03 DZX?

SY03 DZX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.