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BW03 LGJ

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 88,359 miles on the clock, averaging 6,605 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 BW03 LGJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,359
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,605

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,359 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,507
Average per year6,605
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BW03 LGJ 23k40k56k72k88k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,359 miles
Since last MOT+6,507 miles
PASS
Mileage81,852 miles
Since last MOT+5,500 miles
PASS
Mileage76,352 miles
Since last MOT+7,255 miles
PASS
Mileage69,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,097 miles
Since last MOT+6,343 miles
PASS
Mileage62,754 miles
Since last MOT+7,698 miles
PASS
Mileage55,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,056 miles
Since last MOT+6,743 miles
PASS
Mileage48,313 miles
Since last MOT+9,514 miles
PASS
Mileage38,799 miles
Since last MOT+6,188 miles
PASS
Mileage32,611 miles
Since last MOT+9,189 miles
PASS
Mileage23,422 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 LGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BW03 LGJ

What car is BW03 LGJ?

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

What is the mileage of BW03 LGJ?

The last recorded mileage for BW03 LGJ was 88,359 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW03 LGJ passed its MOT?

BW03 LGJ has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2016.

Is BW03 LGJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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