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BL03 DTZ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 68,402 miles on the clock, averaging 4,139 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 DTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,402
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,139

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,402 miles
Reading date
Miles last year371
Average per year4,139
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL03 DTZ 14k28k41k55k68k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,402 miles
Since last MOT+371 miles
PASS
Mileage68,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,031 miles
Since last MOT+2,876 miles
PASS
Mileage65,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,472 miles
PASS
Mileage61,683 miles
Since last MOT+4,240 miles
PASS
Mileage57,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,710 miles
PASS
Mileage51,733 miles
Since last MOT+5,545 miles
PASS
Mileage46,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,188 miles
Since last MOT+3,465 miles
PASS
Mileage42,723 miles
Since last MOT+3,121 miles
PASS
Mileage39,602 miles
Since last MOT+5,496 miles
PASS
Mileage34,106 miles
Since last MOT+5,785 miles
PASS
Mileage28,321 miles
Since last MOT+4,792 miles
PASS
Mileage23,529 miles
Since last MOT+4,408 miles
PASS
Mileage19,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage13,992 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 DTZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BL03 DTZ

What car is BL03 DTZ?

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

What is the mileage of BL03 DTZ?

The last recorded mileage for BL03 DTZ was 68,402 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL03 DTZ passed its MOT?

BL03 DTZ has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2019.

Is BL03 DTZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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