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RA03 YUX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 88,710 miles on the clock, averaging 4,053 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 YUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,053

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 reading88,710 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,503
Average per year4,053
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA03 YUX 11k31k50k69k89k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,710 miles
Since last MOT+6,503 miles
PASS
Mileage82,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,207 miles
Since last MOT+7,855 miles
PASS
Mileage74,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,352 miles
Since last MOT+9,948 miles
PASS
Mileage64,404 miles
Since last MOT+9,178 miles
PASS
Mileage55,226 miles
Since last MOT+1,712 miles
PASS
Mileage53,514 miles
Since last MOT+2,586 miles
PASS
Mileage50,928 miles
Since last MOT+3,453 miles
PASS
Mileage47,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,143 miles
PASS
Mileage46,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,332 miles
Since last MOT+848 miles
PASS
Mileage45,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,168 miles
PASS
Mileage43,316 miles
Since last MOT+1,295 miles
PASS
Mileage42,021 miles
Since last MOT+1,121 miles
PASS
Mileage40,900 miles
Since last MOT+2,172 miles
PASS
Mileage38,728 miles
Since last MOT+3,429 miles
PASS
Mileage35,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage30,288 miles
Since last MOT+5,028 miles
PASS
Mileage25,260 miles
Since last MOT+6,224 miles
PASS
Mileage19,036 miles
Since last MOT+7,671 miles
PASS
Mileage11,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,365 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 YUX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RA03 YUX

What car is RA03 YUX?

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

What is the mileage of RA03 YUX?

The last recorded mileage for RA03 YUX was 88,710 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA03 YUX passed its MOT?

RA03 YUX has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2025.

Is RA03 YUX ULEZ compliant?

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

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