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BG03 VPY

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 119,769 miles on the clock, averaging 8,913 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for BG03 VPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,769
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,913

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,769 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,283
Average per year8,913
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BG03 VPY 21k46k71k95k120k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,769 miles
Since last MOT+6,283 miles
PASS
Mileage113,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,486 miles
Since last MOT+6,430 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,056 miles
Since last MOT+9,373 miles
PASS
Mileage97,683 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,095 miles
Since last MOT+9,721 miles
PASS
Mileage83,374 miles
Since last MOT+10,707 miles
PASS
Mileage72,667 miles
Since last MOT+11,115 miles
PASS
Mileage61,552 miles
Since last MOT+9,042 miles
PASS
Mileage52,510 miles
Since last MOT+9,572 miles
PASS
Mileage42,938 miles
Since last MOT+10,412 miles
PASS
Mileage32,526 miles
Since last MOT+11,168 miles
PASS
Mileage21,358 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 VPY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BG03 VPY

What car is BG03 VPY?

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

What is the mileage of BG03 VPY?

The last recorded mileage for BG03 VPY was 119,769 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG03 VPY passed its MOT?

BG03 VPY has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2017.

Is BG03 VPY ULEZ compliant?

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

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