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RA03 FBU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1399cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 116,354 miles on the clock, averaging 4,634 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA03 FBU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,354
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,634

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading116,354 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,273
Average per year4,634
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA03 FBU 24k47k70k93k116k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,354 miles
Since last MOT+1,273 miles
PASS
Mileage115,081 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,074 miles
Since last MOT+1,705 miles
PASS
Mileage113,369 miles
Since last MOT+2,025 miles
PASS
Mileage111,344 miles
Since last MOT+2,083 miles
PASS
Mileage109,261 miles
Since last MOT+2,304 miles
PASS
Mileage106,957 miles
Since last MOT+1,413 miles
PASS
Mileage105,544 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage101,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,906 miles
Since last MOT+3,639 miles
PASS
Mileage98,267 miles
Since last MOT+3,647 miles
PASS
Mileage94,620 miles
Since last MOT+4,292 miles
PASS
Mileage90,328 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage86,939 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage81,239 miles
Since last MOT+6,576 miles
PASS
Mileage74,663 miles
Since last MOT+4,796 miles
PASS
Mileage69,867 miles
Since last MOT+6,365 miles
PASS
Mileage63,502 miles
Since last MOT+7,519 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,983 miles
Since last MOT+7,031 miles
PASS
Mileage48,952 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage41,751 miles
Since last MOT+8,084 miles
PASS
Mileage33,667 miles
Since last MOT+10,043 miles
PASS
Mileage23,624 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 FBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RA03 FBU

What car is RA03 FBU?

RA03 FBU is an red Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA03 FBU?

The last recorded mileage for RA03 FBU was 116,354 miles, recorded on 8 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA03 FBU passed its MOT?

RA03 FBU has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2026.

Is RA03 FBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA03 FBU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RA03 FBU?

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