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BF53 GWX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 28,096 miles on the clock, averaging 1,164 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 BF53 GWX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
28,096
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
1,164

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

Low mileage
Latest reading28,096 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,368
Average per year1,164
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BF53 GWX 6k11k17k22k28k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage28,096 miles
Since last MOT+1,368 miles
PASS
Mileage26,728 miles
Since last MOT+1,413 miles
PASS
Mileage25,315 miles
Since last MOT+1,844 miles
PASS
Mileage23,471 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,470 miles
Since last MOT+1,347 miles
PASS
Mileage22,123 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,122 miles
Since last MOT+1,110 miles
PASS
Mileage21,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,012 miles
Since last MOT+1,102 miles
PASS
Mileage19,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,910 miles
Since last MOT+1,029 miles
PASS
Mileage18,881 miles
Since last MOT+1,045 miles
PASS
Mileage17,836 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,836 miles
Since last MOT+1,158 miles
PASS
Mileage16,678 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,678 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
PASS
Mileage15,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,359 miles
Since last MOT+1,248 miles
PASS
Mileage14,111 miles
Since last MOT+1,281 miles
PASS
Mileage12,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,830 miles
Since last MOT+1,232 miles
PASS
Mileage11,598 miles
Since last MOT+880 miles
FAIL
Mileage10,718 miles
Since last MOT+754 miles
PASS
Mileage9,964 miles
Since last MOT+763 miles
PASS
Mileage9,201 miles
Since last MOT+941 miles
PASS
Mileage8,260 miles
Since last MOT+1,176 miles
PASS
Mileage7,084 miles
Since last MOT+948 miles
PASS
Mileage6,136 miles
Since last MOT+580 miles
PASS
Mileage5,556 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

RegistrationBF53 GWX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 GWX

What car is BF53 GWX?

BF53 GWX is a green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 GWX?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 GWX was 28,096 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 GWX passed its MOT?

BF53 GWX has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2025.

Is BF53 GWX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 GWX 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 BF53 GWX?

BF53 GWX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.