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YM03 USU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 142,262 miles on the clock, averaging 9,057 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for YM03 USU

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,262
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,057

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,262 miles
Reading date
Miles last year657
Average per year9,057
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM03 USU 42k67k92k117k142k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,262 miles
Since last MOT+657 miles
PASS
Mileage141,605 miles
Since last MOT+168 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,437 miles
Since last MOT+11,345 miles
PASS
Mileage130,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,689 miles
PASS
Mileage123,403 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,398 miles
Since last MOT+5,653 miles
PASS
Mileage117,745 miles
Since last MOT+11,664 miles
PASS
Mileage106,081 miles
Since last MOT+11,950 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,131 miles
Since last MOT+13,189 miles
PASS
Mileage80,942 miles
Since last MOT+10,654 miles
PASS
Mileage70,288 miles
Since last MOT+8,877 miles
PASS
Mileage61,411 miles
Since last MOT+9,837 miles
PASS
Mileage51,574 miles
Since last MOT+9,247 miles
PASS
Mileage42,327 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

RegistrationYM03 USU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YM03 USU

What car is YM03 USU?

YM03 USU is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM03 USU?

The last recorded mileage for YM03 USU was 142,262 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM03 USU passed its MOT?

YM03 USU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2017.

Is YM03 USU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM03 USU 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 YM03 USU?

YM03 USU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.