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GU03 BVA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 30 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 10 (67% pass rate). It has 126,190 miles on the clock, averaging 5,029 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 GU03 BVA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
126,190
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
5,029

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

Below average
Latest reading126,190 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,679
Average per year5,029
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU03 BVA 25k50k75k101k126k '06'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,190 miles
Since last MOT+4,679 miles
PASS
Mileage121,511 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,436 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage114,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,992 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,979 miles
Since last MOT+6,086 miles
PASS
Mileage108,893 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
PASS
Mileage102,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,932 miles
Since last MOT+6,954 miles
PASS
Mileage95,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,978 miles
Since last MOT+4,132 miles
PASS
Mileage91,846 miles
Since last MOT+6,158 miles
PASS
Mileage85,688 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,681 miles
Since last MOT+6,816 miles
PASS
Mileage78,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,865 miles
Since last MOT+7,182 miles
PASS
Mileage71,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,977 miles
PASS
Mileage65,706 miles
Since last MOT+9,726 miles
PASS
Mileage55,980 miles
Since last MOT+2,251 miles
PASS
Mileage53,729 miles
Since last MOT+2,854 miles
PASS
Mileage50,875 miles
Since last MOT+3,048 miles
PASS
Mileage47,827 miles
Since last MOT+2,956 miles
PASS
Mileage44,871 miles
Since last MOT+2,875 miles
PASS
Mileage41,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,996 miles
Since last MOT+2,800 miles
PASS
Mileage39,196 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,126 miles
Since last MOT+6,840 miles
PASS
Mileage32,286 miles
Since last MOT+7,580 miles
PASS
Mileage24,706 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

RegistrationGU03 BVA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GU03 BVA

What car is GU03 BVA?

GU03 BVA is a green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU03 BVA?

The last recorded mileage for GU03 BVA was 126,190 miles, recorded on 5 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU03 BVA passed its MOT?

GU03 BVA has had 30 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (20 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2026.

Is GU03 BVA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU03 BVA 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 GU03 BVA?

GU03 BVA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.