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EF03 RXW

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 68,133 miles on the clock, averaging 3,166 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 EF03 RXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,133
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
3,166

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

Low mileage
Latest reading68,133 miles
Reading date
Miles last year78
Average per year3,166
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF03 RXW 13k27k40k54k68k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,133 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,055 miles
Since last MOT+3,531 miles
PASS
Mileage64,524 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,509 miles
Since last MOT+2,440 miles
PASS
Mileage62,069 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,026 miles
Since last MOT+3,682 miles
PASS
Mileage58,344 miles
Since last MOT+3,049 miles
PASS
Mileage55,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
PASS
Mileage50,552 miles
Since last MOT+1,827 miles
PASS
Mileage48,725 miles
Since last MOT+6,284 miles
PASS
Mileage42,441 miles
Since last MOT+9,098 miles
PASS
Mileage33,343 miles
Since last MOT+4,236 miles
PASS
Mileage29,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,107 miles
Since last MOT+6,064 miles
PASS
Mileage23,043 miles
Since last MOT+986 miles
PASS
Mileage22,057 miles
Since last MOT+1,414 miles
PASS
Mileage20,643 miles
Since last MOT+1,546 miles
PASS
Mileage19,097 miles
Since last MOT+1,570 miles
PASS
Mileage17,527 miles
Since last MOT+1,623 miles
PASS
Mileage15,904 miles
Since last MOT+1,669 miles
PASS
Mileage14,235 miles
Since last MOT+1,598 miles
PASS
Mileage12,637 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

RegistrationEF03 RXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EF03 RXW

What car is EF03 RXW?

EF03 RXW is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF03 RXW?

The last recorded mileage for EF03 RXW was 68,133 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF03 RXW passed its MOT?

EF03 RXW has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2023.

Is EF03 RXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF03 RXW 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 EF03 RXW?

EF03 RXW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.