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BG03 FXT

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 71,130 miles on the clock, averaging 2,908 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 FXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,130
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,908

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 reading71,130 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,946
Average per year2,908
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG03 FXT 16k30k44k57k71k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,130 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage66,184 miles
Since last MOT+3,705 miles
PASS
Mileage62,479 miles
Since last MOT+2,874 miles
PASS
Mileage59,605 miles
Since last MOT+1,988 miles
PASS
Mileage57,617 miles
Since last MOT+851 miles
PASS
Mileage56,766 miles
Since last MOT+2,034 miles
PASS
Mileage54,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,732 miles
Since last MOT+1,984 miles
PASS
Mileage52,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,748 miles
Since last MOT+3,097 miles
PASS
Mileage49,651 miles
Since last MOT+2,715 miles
PASS
Mileage46,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,936 miles
Since last MOT+2,484 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,452 miles
Since last MOT+2,573 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,879 miles
Since last MOT+2,607 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,272 miles
Since last MOT+2,393 miles
PASS
Mileage36,879 miles
Since last MOT+2,656 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,223 miles
Since last MOT+3,224 miles
PASS
Mileage30,999 miles
Since last MOT+3,419 miles
PASS
Mileage27,580 miles
Since last MOT+3,436 miles
PASS
Mileage24,144 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,128 miles
Since last MOT+2,270 miles
PASS
Mileage21,858 miles
Since last MOT+5,667 miles
PASS
Mileage16,191 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 FXT
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 FXT

What car is BG03 FXT?

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

What is the mileage of BG03 FXT?

The last recorded mileage for BG03 FXT was 71,130 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG03 FXT passed its MOT?

BG03 FXT has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2025.

Is BG03 FXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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