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YP03 XCJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 98,736 miles on the clock, averaging 9,198 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 YP03 XCJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,736
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,198

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading98,736 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,073
Average per year9,198
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP03 XCJ 28k46k63k81k99k '06'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,736 miles
Since last MOT+3,073 miles
PASS
Mileage95,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,663 miles
Since last MOT+7,013 miles
PASS
Mileage88,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,650 miles
Since last MOT+12,571 miles
PASS
Mileage76,079 miles
Since last MOT+18,694 miles
PASS
Mileage57,385 miles
Since last MOT+14,502 miles
PASS
Mileage42,883 miles
Since last MOT+8,130 miles
PASS
Mileage34,753 miles
Since last MOT+6,790 miles
PASS
Mileage27,963 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

RegistrationYP03 XCJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About YP03 XCJ

What car is YP03 XCJ?

YP03 XCJ is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP03 XCJ?

The last recorded mileage for YP03 XCJ was 98,736 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP03 XCJ passed its MOT?

YP03 XCJ has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2014.

Is YP03 XCJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP03 XCJ 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 YP03 XCJ?

YP03 XCJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.