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VF03 BYV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 190,312 miles on the clock, averaging 8,417 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for VF03 BYV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
190,312
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,417

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading190,312 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,417
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VF03 BYV 28k68k109k150k190k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,312 miles
Since last MOT+6,174 miles
PASS
Mileage184,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,138 miles
Since last MOT+8,994 miles
PASS
Mileage175,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,144 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,113 miles
Since last MOT+6,514 miles
PASS
Mileage168,599 miles
Since last MOT+7,407 miles
PASS
Mileage161,192 miles
Since last MOT+3,710 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,482 miles
Since last MOT+9,940 miles
PASS
Mileage147,542 miles
Since last MOT+16,924 miles
PASS
Mileage130,618 miles
Since last MOT+13,858 miles
PASS
Mileage116,760 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,720 miles
Since last MOT+13,087 miles
PASS
Mileage103,633 miles
Since last MOT+6,191 miles
PASS
Mileage97,442 miles
Since last MOT+6,930 miles
PASS
Mileage90,512 miles
Since last MOT+8,023 miles
PASS
Mileage82,489 miles
Since last MOT+8,972 miles
PASS
Mileage73,517 miles
Since last MOT+9,101 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,416 miles
Since last MOT+10,250 miles
PASS
Mileage54,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,980 miles
PASS
Mileage46,186 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,186 miles
Since last MOT+9,174 miles
PASS
Mileage37,012 miles
Since last MOT+9,472 miles
PASS
Mileage27,540 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

RegistrationVF03 BYV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVF — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About VF03 BYV

What car is VF03 BYV?

VF03 BYV is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VF03 BYV?

The last recorded mileage for VF03 BYV was 190,312 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VF03 BYV passed its MOT?

VF03 BYV has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2025.

Is VF03 BYV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VF03 BYV 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 VF03 BYV?

VF03 BYV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.