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BW03 XFX

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 121,123 miles on the clock, averaging 5,710 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 XFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,123
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,710

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 reading121,123 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,801
Average per year5,710
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW03 XFX 18k44k70k95k121k '06'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,123 miles
Since last MOT+2,801 miles
PASS
Mileage118,322 miles
Since last MOT+7,869 miles
PASS
Mileage110,453 miles
Since last MOT+8,041 miles
PASS
Mileage102,412 miles
Since last MOT+4,266 miles
PASS
Mileage98,146 miles
Since last MOT+7,604 miles
PASS
Mileage90,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,013 miles
PASS
Mileage83,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,529 miles
Since last MOT+9,969 miles
PASS
Mileage73,560 miles
Since last MOT+6,438 miles
PASS
Mileage67,122 miles
Since last MOT+5,005 miles
PASS
Mileage62,117 miles
Since last MOT+3,829 miles
PASS
Mileage58,288 miles
Since last MOT+4,463 miles
PASS
Mileage53,825 miles
Since last MOT+6,632 miles
PASS
Mileage47,193 miles
Since last MOT+4,616 miles
PASS
Mileage42,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,577 miles
Since last MOT+4,694 miles
PASS
Mileage37,883 miles
Since last MOT+6,383 miles
PASS
Mileage31,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,500 miles
Since last MOT+6,503 miles
PASS
Mileage24,997 miles
Since last MOT+6,820 miles
PASS
Mileage18,177 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 XFX
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 XFX

What car is BW03 XFX?

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

What is the mileage of BW03 XFX?

The last recorded mileage for BW03 XFX was 121,123 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW03 XFX passed its MOT?

BW03 XFX has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2024.

Is BW03 XFX ULEZ compliant?

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

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