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RA03 CXS

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 68,097 miles on the clock, averaging 3,492 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 RA03 CXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,097
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,492

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 reading68,097 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,183
Average per year3,492
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA03 CXS 19k31k43k56k68k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,097 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage61,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,914 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,905 miles
Since last MOT+320 miles
PASS
Mileage61,585 miles
Since last MOT+504 miles
PASS
Mileage61,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,081 miles
Since last MOT+766 miles
PASS
Mileage60,315 miles
Since last MOT+1,121 miles
PASS
Mileage59,194 miles
Since last MOT+1,180 miles
PASS
Mileage58,014 miles
Since last MOT+1,520 miles
PASS
Mileage56,494 miles
Since last MOT+6,613 miles
PASS
Mileage49,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,881 miles
Since last MOT+7,707 miles
PASS
Mileage42,174 miles
Since last MOT+5,300 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,874 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage32,918 miles
Since last MOT+4,245 miles
PASS
Mileage28,673 miles
Since last MOT+5,045 miles
PASS
Mileage23,628 miles
Since last MOT+5,110 miles
PASS
Mileage18,518 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

RegistrationRA03 CXS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RA03 CXS

What car is RA03 CXS?

RA03 CXS is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA03 CXS?

The last recorded mileage for RA03 CXS was 68,097 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA03 CXS passed its MOT?

RA03 CXS has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2020.

Is RA03 CXS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA03 CXS 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 RA03 CXS?

RA03 CXS is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.