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BL03 DVF

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 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 84,749 miles on the clock, averaging 4,776 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 DVF

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,749
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,776

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 reading84,749 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,908
Average per year4,776
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL03 DVF 10k29k48k66k85k '06'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,749 miles
Since last MOT+2,908 miles
PASS
Mileage81,841 miles
Since last MOT+2,414 miles
PASS
Mileage79,427 miles
Since last MOT+3,154 miles
PASS
Mileage76,273 miles
Since last MOT+3,125 miles
PASS
Mileage73,148 miles
Since last MOT+3,853 miles
PASS
Mileage69,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,295 miles
Since last MOT+11,934 miles
PASS
Mileage57,361 miles
Since last MOT+9,151 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,210 miles
Since last MOT+7,616 miles
PASS
Mileage40,594 miles
Since last MOT+6,864 miles
PASS
Mileage33,730 miles
Since last MOT+7,415 miles
PASS
Mileage26,315 miles
Since last MOT+4,830 miles
PASS
Mileage21,485 miles
Since last MOT+2,691 miles
PASS
Mileage18,794 miles
PASS
Mileage27,122 miles
Since last MOT+12,536 miles
PASS
Mileage14,586 miles
Since last MOT+4,326 miles
PASS
Mileage10,260 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 DVF
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 DVF

What car is BL03 DVF?

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

What is the mileage of BL03 DVF?

The last recorded mileage for BL03 DVF was 84,749 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL03 DVF passed its MOT?

BL03 DVF has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2022.

Is BL03 DVF ULEZ compliant?

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

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