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BT03 DMU

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 79,994 miles on the clock, averaging 4,186 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 BT03 DMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,994
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
4,186

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 reading79,994 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year4,186
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT03 DMU 19k34k50k65k80k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,994 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,988 miles
Since last MOT+1,440 miles
PASS
Mileage78,548 miles
Since last MOT+8,534 miles
PASS
Mileage70,014 miles
Since last MOT+6,556 miles
PASS
Mileage63,458 miles
Since last MOT+5,308 miles
PASS
Mileage58,150 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,148 miles
Since last MOT+6,074 miles
PASS
Mileage52,074 miles
Since last MOT+6,219 miles
PASS
Mileage45,855 miles
Since last MOT+3,553 miles
PASS
Mileage42,302 miles
Since last MOT+2,561 miles
PASS
Mileage39,741 miles
Since last MOT+3,096 miles
PASS
Mileage36,645 miles
Since last MOT+2,970 miles
PASS
Mileage33,675 miles
Since last MOT+2,874 miles
PASS
Mileage30,801 miles
Since last MOT+3,544 miles
PASS
Mileage27,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,393 miles
PASS
Mileage23,864 miles
Since last MOT+4,762 miles
PASS
Mileage19,102 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 DMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BT03 DMU

What car is BT03 DMU?

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

What is the mileage of BT03 DMU?

The last recorded mileage for BT03 DMU was 79,994 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT03 DMU passed its MOT?

BT03 DMU has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2020.

Is BT03 DMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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