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MA53 RJV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 69,055 miles on the clock, averaging 4,302 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 MA53 RJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,055
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,302

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 reading69,055 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,302
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA53 RJV 17k30k43k56k69k '06'18'14

Check MA53 RJV

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,055 miles
Since last MOT+2,513 miles
PASS
Mileage66,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,542 miles
Since last MOT+3,495 miles
PASS
Mileage63,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,047 miles
Since last MOT+4,543 miles
PASS
Mileage58,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,504 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage53,581 miles
Since last MOT+4,659 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,922 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage45,360 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage40,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,907 miles
PASS
Mileage35,111 miles
Since last MOT+3,589 miles
PASS
Mileage31,522 miles
Since last MOT+5,117 miles
PASS
Mileage26,405 miles
Since last MOT+2,772 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,633 miles
Since last MOT+5,050 miles
PASS
Mileage18,583 miles
Since last MOT+1,271 miles
PASS
Mileage17,312 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

RegistrationMA53 RJV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MA53 RJV

What car is MA53 RJV?

MA53 RJV is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA53 RJV?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 RJV was 69,055 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 RJV passed its MOT?

MA53 RJV has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2018.

Is MA53 RJV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 RJV 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 MA53 RJV?

MA53 RJV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.