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BP03 VKE

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 126,172 miles on the clock, averaging 5,295 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for BP03 VKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,172
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,295

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,172 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21
Average per year5,295
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP03 VKE 27k52k77k101k126k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,172 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,151 miles
Since last MOT+5,610 miles
PASS
Mileage120,541 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,520 miles
Since last MOT+7,102 miles
PASS
Mileage113,418 miles
Since last MOT+7,094 miles
PASS
Mileage106,324 miles
Since last MOT+7,976 miles
PASS
Mileage98,348 miles
Since last MOT+10,713 miles
PASS
Mileage87,635 miles
Since last MOT+1,939 miles
PASS
Mileage85,696 miles
Since last MOT+2,796 miles
PASS
Mileage82,900 miles
Since last MOT+2,196 miles
PASS
Mileage80,704 miles
Since last MOT+2,394 miles
PASS
Mileage78,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,310 miles
Since last MOT+3,825 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,485 miles
Since last MOT+4,083 miles
PASS
Mileage70,402 miles
Since last MOT+4,430 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,725 miles
PASS
Mileage61,247 miles
Since last MOT+5,076 miles
PASS
Mileage56,171 miles
Since last MOT+5,448 miles
PASS
Mileage50,723 miles
Since last MOT+6,500 miles
PASS
Mileage44,223 miles
Since last MOT+8,615 miles
PASS
Mileage35,608 miles
Since last MOT+8,359 miles
PASS
Mileage27,249 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

RegistrationBP03 VKE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BP03 VKE

What car is BP03 VKE?

BP03 VKE is a silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BP03 VKE?

The last recorded mileage for BP03 VKE was 126,172 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP03 VKE passed its MOT?

BP03 VKE has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2025.

Is BP03 VKE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP03 VKE 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 BP03 VKE?

BP03 VKE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.