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BW03 CFA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 86,771 miles on the clock, averaging 4,165 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 BW03 CFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,771
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,165

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 reading86,771 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,165
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BW03 CFA 18k35k52k70k87k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,771 miles
Since last MOT+6,026 miles
PASS
Mileage80,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,745 miles
Since last MOT+5,485 miles
PASS
Mileage75,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,260 miles
Since last MOT+4,640 miles
PASS
Mileage70,620 miles
Since last MOT+3,000 miles
PASS
Mileage67,620 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,616 miles
Since last MOT+5,495 miles
PASS
Mileage62,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,121 miles
Since last MOT+4,360 miles
PASS
Mileage57,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,761 miles
Since last MOT+6,637 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,124 miles
Since last MOT+4,073 miles
PASS
Mileage47,051 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
Mileage43,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,769 miles
Since last MOT+3,235 miles
PASS
Mileage40,534 miles
Since last MOT+4,126 miles
PASS
Mileage36,408 miles
Since last MOT+4,142 miles
PASS
Mileage32,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,266 miles
Since last MOT+2,736 miles
PASS
Mileage29,530 miles
Since last MOT+3,201 miles
PASS
Mileage26,329 miles
Since last MOT+2,490 miles
PASS
Mileage23,839 miles
Since last MOT+6,115 miles
PASS
Mileage17,724 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

RegistrationBW03 CFA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BW03 CFA

What car is BW03 CFA?

BW03 CFA is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BW03 CFA?

The last recorded mileage for BW03 CFA was 86,771 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW03 CFA passed its MOT?

BW03 CFA has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2023.

Is BW03 CFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW03 CFA 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 BW03 CFA?

BW03 CFA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.