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FB03 KGU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for FB03 KGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,898

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 reading64,893 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,898
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FB03 KGU 27k37k46k55k65k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage64,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,893 miles
Since last MOT+7,619 miles
PASS
Mileage57,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,191 miles
PASS
Mileage51,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,945 miles
PASS
Mileage44,138 miles
Since last MOT+8,123 miles
PASS
Mileage36,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,015 miles
Since last MOT+6,047 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,968 miles
Since last MOT+2,793 miles
PASS
Mileage27,175 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

RegistrationFB03 KGU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFB — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About FB03 KGU

What car is FB03 KGU?

FB03 KGU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

Has FB03 KGU passed its MOT?

FB03 KGU has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 8 Feb 2014.

Is FB03 KGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FB03 KGU 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 FB03 KGU?

FB03 KGU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.