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ET03 BWG

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 59,502 miles on the clock, averaging 3,380 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 ET03 BWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,502
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,380

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 reading59,502 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,176
Average per year3,380
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET03 BWG 12k24k36k48k60k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,502 miles
Since last MOT+5,176 miles
PASS
Mileage54,326 miles
Since last MOT+2,947 miles
PASS
Mileage51,379 miles
Since last MOT+468 miles
PASS
Mileage50,911 miles
Since last MOT+2,346 miles
PASS
Mileage48,565 miles
Since last MOT+9,015 miles
PASS
Mileage39,550 miles
Since last MOT+7,456 miles
PASS
Mileage32,094 miles
Since last MOT+7,256 miles
PASS
Mileage24,838 miles
Since last MOT+6,806 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,032 miles
Since last MOT+1,627 miles
PASS
Mileage16,405 miles
Since last MOT+670 miles
PASS
Mileage15,735 miles
Since last MOT+972 miles
PASS
Mileage14,763 miles
Since last MOT+847 miles
PASS
Mileage13,916 miles
Since last MOT+1,248 miles
PASS
Mileage12,668 miles
Since last MOT+1,160 miles
PASS
Mileage11,508 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

RegistrationET03 BWG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ET03 BWG

What car is ET03 BWG?

ET03 BWG is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of ET03 BWG?

The last recorded mileage for ET03 BWG was 59,502 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET03 BWG passed its MOT?

ET03 BWG has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Sep 2020.

Is ET03 BWG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET03 BWG 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 ET03 BWG?

ET03 BWG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.