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BW03 LKA

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 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 81,348 miles on the clock, averaging 5,198 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 LKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,348
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,198

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading81,348 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,810
Average per year5,198
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW03 LKA 6k25k44k63k81k '06'20'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage81,348 miles
Since last MOT+10,810 miles
PASS
Mileage70,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,538 miles
Since last MOT+10,030 miles
PASS
Mileage60,508 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,417 miles
Since last MOT+13,293 miles
PASS
Mileage47,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,124 miles
Since last MOT+9,366 miles
PASS
Mileage37,758 miles
Since last MOT+7,607 miles
PASS
Mileage30,151 miles
Since last MOT+9,783 miles
PASS
Mileage20,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,109 miles
PASS
Mileage13,259 miles
Since last MOT+816 miles
PASS
Mileage12,443 miles
Since last MOT+1,494 miles
PASS
Mileage10,949 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage10,934 miles
Since last MOT+2,260 miles
PASS
Mileage8,674 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage8,670 miles
Since last MOT+2,395 miles
PASS
Mileage6,275 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 LKA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About BW03 LKA

What car is BW03 LKA?

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

What is the mileage of BW03 LKA?

The last recorded mileage for BW03 LKA was 81,348 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW03 LKA passed its MOT?

BW03 LKA has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 13 Oct 2020.

Is BW03 LKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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