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BT03 BOU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Gold Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGold
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 108,017 miles on the clock, averaging 5,347 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 BT03 BOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,017
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,347

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,017 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,827
Average per year5,347
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT03 BOU 54k68k81k95k108k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,827 miles
PASS
Mileage103,190 miles
Since last MOT+4,330 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,860 miles
Since last MOT+1,434 miles
PASS
Mileage97,426 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,045 miles
Since last MOT+21,532 miles
PASS
Mileage72,513 miles
Since last MOT+2,933 miles
PASS
Mileage69,580 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,574 miles
Since last MOT+9,017 miles
PASS
Mileage60,557 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,556 miles
Since last MOT+6,443 miles
PASS
Mileage54,113 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

RegistrationBT03 BOU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BT03 BOU

What car is BT03 BOU?

BT03 BOU is a gold Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BT03 BOU?

The last recorded mileage for BT03 BOU was 108,017 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT03 BOU passed its MOT?

BT03 BOU has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2016.

Is BT03 BOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT03 BOU 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 BT03 BOU?

BT03 BOU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.