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BG03 BGV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 74,834 miles on the clock, averaging 4,616 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 BG03 BGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,834
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,616

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading74,834 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,616
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG03 BGV 21k34k48k61k75k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,834 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,832 miles
Since last MOT+11,202 miles
PASS
Mileage63,630 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage59,966 miles
Since last MOT+4,017 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage51,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,252 miles
PASS
Mileage46,158 miles
Since last MOT+3,759 miles
PASS
Mileage42,399 miles
Since last MOT+3,136 miles
PASS
Mileage39,263 miles
Since last MOT+3,649 miles
PASS
Mileage35,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,614 miles
Since last MOT+2,793 miles
PASS
Mileage32,821 miles
Since last MOT+4,540 miles
PASS
Mileage28,281 miles
Since last MOT+2,541 miles
PASS
Mileage25,740 miles
Since last MOT+5,030 miles
PASS
Mileage20,710 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 BGV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BG03 BGV

What car is BG03 BGV?

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

What is the mileage of BG03 BGV?

The last recorded mileage for BG03 BGV was 74,834 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG03 BGV passed its MOT?

BG03 BGV has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2018.

Is BG03 BGV ULEZ compliant?

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

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