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BL03 AFJ

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 113,202 miles on the clock, averaging 4,842 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 BL03 AFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,202
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,842

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 reading113,202 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,973
Average per year4,842
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL03 AFJ 23k46k68k91k113k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,202 miles
Since last MOT+8,973 miles
PASS
Mileage104,229 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,227 miles
Since last MOT+10,691 miles
PASS
Mileage93,536 miles
Since last MOT+2,353 miles
PASS
Mileage91,183 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,173 miles
Since last MOT+3,193 miles
PASS
Mileage87,980 miles
Since last MOT+2,557 miles
PASS
Mileage85,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,423 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage80,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,923 miles
Since last MOT+2,153 miles
PASS
Mileage78,770 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,212 miles
PASS
Mileage74,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,557 miles
Since last MOT+3,441 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,116 miles
Since last MOT+2,780 miles
PASS
Mileage68,336 miles
Since last MOT+6,645 miles
PASS
Mileage61,691 miles
Since last MOT+4,872 miles
PASS
Mileage56,819 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
PASS
Mileage52,270 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,548 miles
PASS
Mileage47,718 miles
Since last MOT+4,498 miles
PASS
Mileage43,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,358 miles
PASS
Mileage37,862 miles
Since last MOT+6,628 miles
PASS
Mileage31,234 miles
Since last MOT+7,864 miles
PASS
Mileage23,370 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

RegistrationBL03 AFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BL03 AFJ

What car is BL03 AFJ?

BL03 AFJ is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL03 AFJ?

The last recorded mileage for BL03 AFJ was 113,202 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL03 AFJ passed its MOT?

BL03 AFJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2025.

Is BL03 AFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL03 AFJ 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 BL03 AFJ?

BL03 AFJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.