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YM03 VBA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 95,327 miles on the clock, averaging 5,282 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 YM03 VBA

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,327
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,282

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,327 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,282
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM03 VBA 16k36k56k75k95k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,327 miles
Since last MOT+8,554 miles
PASS
Mileage86,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,773 miles
Since last MOT+8,678 miles
PASS
Mileage78,095 miles
Since last MOT+9,974 miles
PASS
Mileage68,121 miles
Since last MOT+9,476 miles
PASS
Mileage58,645 miles
Since last MOT+9,788 miles
PASS
Mileage48,857 miles
Since last MOT+11,827 miles
PASS
Mileage37,030 miles
Since last MOT+9,952 miles
PASS
Mileage27,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,078 miles
Since last MOT+2,281 miles
PASS
Mileage24,797 miles
Since last MOT+956 miles
PASS
Mileage23,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,841 miles
Since last MOT+1,073 miles
PASS
Mileage22,768 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,766 miles
Since last MOT+1,048 miles
PASS
Mileage21,718 miles
Since last MOT+862 miles
PASS
Mileage20,856 miles
Since last MOT+968 miles
PASS
Mileage19,888 miles
Since last MOT+1,849 miles
PASS
Mileage18,039 miles
Since last MOT+2,308 miles
PASS
Mileage15,731 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 VBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YM03 VBA

What car is YM03 VBA?

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

What is the mileage of YM03 VBA?

The last recorded mileage for YM03 VBA was 95,327 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM03 VBA passed its MOT?

YM03 VBA has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2021.

Is YM03 VBA ULEZ compliant?

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

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