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BG03 BCY

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 95,081 miles on the clock, averaging 7,118 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 BG03 BCY

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,081
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,118

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,081 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,431
Average per year7,118
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG03 BCY 12k33k53k74k95k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,081 miles
Since last MOT+5,431 miles
PASS
Mileage89,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,650 miles
Since last MOT+3,777 miles
PASS
Mileage85,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,873 miles
Since last MOT+17,576 miles
PASS
Mileage68,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,297 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage62,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,737 miles
Since last MOT+15,335 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,402 miles
Since last MOT+13,680 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,722 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage29,036 miles
Since last MOT+7,577 miles
PASS
Mileage21,459 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage17,644 miles
Since last MOT+1,846 miles
PASS
Mileage15,798 miles
Since last MOT+4,134 miles
PASS
Mileage11,664 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

RegistrationBG03 BCY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BG03 BCY

What car is BG03 BCY?

BG03 BCY is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG03 BCY?

The last recorded mileage for BG03 BCY was 95,081 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG03 BCY passed its MOT?

BG03 BCY has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2017.

Is BG03 BCY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG03 BCY 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 BG03 BCY?

BG03 BCY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.