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BG03 VSX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 66,130 miles on the clock, averaging 1,759 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 VSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,130
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
1,759

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading66,130 miles
Reading date
Miles last year499
Average per year1,759
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG03 VSX 36k43k51k59k66k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,130 miles
Since last MOT+499 miles
PASS
Mileage65,631 miles
Since last MOT+550 miles
PASS
Mileage65,081 miles
Since last MOT+777 miles
PASS
Mileage64,304 miles
Since last MOT+1,741 miles
PASS
Mileage62,563 miles
Since last MOT+503 miles
PASS
Mileage62,060 miles
Since last MOT+1,728 miles
PASS
Mileage60,332 miles
Since last MOT+1,551 miles
PASS
Mileage58,781 miles
Since last MOT+1,611 miles
PASS
Mileage57,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,170 miles
Since last MOT+1,521 miles
PASS
Mileage55,649 miles
Since last MOT+2,293 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,356 miles
Since last MOT+1,557 miles
PASS
Mileage51,799 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,798 miles
Since last MOT+2,588 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,210 miles
Since last MOT+2,145 miles
PASS
Mileage47,065 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,060 miles
Since last MOT+2,578 miles
PASS
Mileage44,482 miles
Since last MOT+4,048 miles
PASS
Mileage40,434 miles
Since last MOT+1,964 miles
PASS
Mileage38,470 miles
Since last MOT+2,715 miles
PASS
Mileage35,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,755 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 VSX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BG03 VSX

What car is BG03 VSX?

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

What is the mileage of BG03 VSX?

The last recorded mileage for BG03 VSX was 66,130 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG03 VSX passed its MOT?

BG03 VSX has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2024.

Is BG03 VSX ULEZ compliant?

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

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