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BL03 DWE

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 131,460 miles on the clock, averaging 10,024 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for BL03 DWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,460
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,024

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading131,460 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,427
Average per year10,024
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL03 DWE 16k45k74k103k131k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,460 miles
Since last MOT+8,427 miles
PASS
Mileage123,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,221 miles
PASS
Mileage114,812 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,688 miles
Since last MOT+16,022 miles
PASS
Mileage98,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,666 miles
Since last MOT+17,677 miles
PASS
Mileage80,989 miles
Since last MOT+13,246 miles
PASS
Mileage67,743 miles
Since last MOT+5,483 miles
PASS
Mileage62,260 miles
Since last MOT+5,217 miles
PASS
Mileage57,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,043 miles
Since last MOT+6,476 miles
PASS
Mileage50,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,567 miles
Since last MOT+11,742 miles
PASS
Mileage38,825 miles
Since last MOT+11,769 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,056 miles
Since last MOT+11,009 miles
PASS
Mileage16,047 miles
Since last MOT+300 miles
PASS
Mileage15,747 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 DWE
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 DWE

What car is BL03 DWE?

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

What is the mileage of BL03 DWE?

The last recorded mileage for BL03 DWE was 131,460 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL03 DWE passed its MOT?

BL03 DWE has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2018.

Is BL03 DWE ULEZ compliant?

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

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