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VA03 VLR

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 107,570 miles on the clock, averaging 5,076 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 VA03 VLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,570
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,076

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,570 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,571
Average per year5,076
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA03 VLR 24k45k66k87k108k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,570 miles
Since last MOT+13,571 miles
PASS
Mileage93,999 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,859 miles
Since last MOT+12,037 miles
PASS
Mileage81,822 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,820 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage75,930 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,918 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage72,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,251 miles
Since last MOT+9,056 miles
PASS
Mileage63,195 miles
Since last MOT+317 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,878 miles
Since last MOT+10,581 miles
PASS
Mileage52,297 miles
Since last MOT+12,459 miles
PASS
Mileage39,838 miles
Since last MOT+9,115 miles
PASS
Mileage30,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,723 miles
Since last MOT+296 miles
PASS
Mileage30,427 miles
Since last MOT+732 miles
PASS
Mileage29,695 miles
Since last MOT+282 miles
PASS
Mileage29,413 miles
Since last MOT+243 miles
PASS
Mileage29,170 miles
Since last MOT+391 miles
PASS
Mileage28,779 miles
Since last MOT+316 miles
PASS
Mileage28,463 miles
Since last MOT+934 miles
PASS
Mileage27,529 miles
Since last MOT+1,337 miles
PASS
Mileage26,192 miles
Since last MOT+1,745 miles
PASS
Mileage24,447 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

RegistrationVA03 VLR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VA03 VLR

What car is VA03 VLR?

VA03 VLR is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VA03 VLR?

The last recorded mileage for VA03 VLR was 107,570 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA03 VLR passed its MOT?

VA03 VLR has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2022.

Is VA03 VLR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA03 VLR 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 VA03 VLR?

VA03 VLR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.