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BL03 EEM

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 112,110 miles on the clock, averaging 20,925 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 EEM

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,110
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
20,925

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading112,110 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,972
Average per year20,925
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BL03 EEM 49k65k81k96k112k '06'09'08

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage112,110 miles
Since last MOT+21,972 miles
PASS
Mileage90,138 miles
Since last MOT+23,081 miles
PASS
Mileage67,057 miles
Since last MOT+17,783 miles
PASS
Mileage49,274 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 EEM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BL03 EEM

What car is BL03 EEM?

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

What is the mileage of BL03 EEM?

The last recorded mileage for BL03 EEM was 112,110 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL03 EEM passed its MOT?

BL03 EEM has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 30 Jun 2009.

Is BL03 EEM ULEZ compliant?

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

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