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BG03 BUV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1299cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1299cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1299cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 131,469 miles on the clock, averaging 6,447 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG03 BUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,469
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,447

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,469 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,096
Average per year6,447
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BG03 BUV 23k50k77k104k131k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,469 miles
Since last MOT+6,096 miles
PASS
Mileage125,373 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,372 miles
Since last MOT+10,095 miles
PASS
Mileage115,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,277 miles
Since last MOT+4,270 miles
PASS
Mileage111,007 miles
Since last MOT+5,035 miles
PASS
Mileage105,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,972 miles
Since last MOT+7,142 miles
PASS
Mileage98,830 miles
Since last MOT+7,032 miles
PASS
Mileage91,798 miles
Since last MOT+6,155 miles
PASS
Mileage85,643 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,636 miles
Since last MOT+11,681 miles
PASS
Mileage73,955 miles
Since last MOT+7,147 miles
PASS
Mileage66,808 miles
Since last MOT+6,229 miles
PASS
Mileage60,579 miles
Since last MOT+5,455 miles
PASS
Mileage55,124 miles
Since last MOT+8,620 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,504 miles
Since last MOT+8,167 miles
PASS
Mileage38,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,215 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,122 miles
Since last MOT+5,196 miles
PASS
Mileage28,926 miles
Since last MOT+6,186 miles
PASS
Mileage22,740 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,721 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 BUV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BG03 BUV

What car is BG03 BUV?

BG03 BUV is a red Ford Fiesta, diesel (1299cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG03 BUV?

The last recorded mileage for BG03 BUV was 131,469 miles, recorded on 12 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG03 BUV passed its MOT?

BG03 BUV has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2023.

Is BG03 BUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG03 BUV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BG03 BUV?

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