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RA53 WZT

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 97,121 miles on the clock, averaging 8,023 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RA53 WZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,121
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,023

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading97,121 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,994
Average per year8,023
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA53 WZT 8k30k52k75k97k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage97,121 miles
Since last MOT+4,994 miles
PASS
Mileage92,127 miles
Since last MOT+8,290 miles
PASS
Mileage83,837 miles
Since last MOT+9,002 miles
PASS
Mileage74,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,835 miles
Since last MOT+8,784 miles
PASS
Mileage66,051 miles
Since last MOT+8,430 miles
PASS
Mileage57,621 miles
Since last MOT+8,760 miles
PASS
Mileage48,861 miles
Since last MOT+7,672 miles
PASS
Mileage41,189 miles
Since last MOT+7,650 miles
PASS
Mileage33,539 miles
Since last MOT+10,518 miles
PASS
Mileage23,021 miles
Since last MOT+8,963 miles
PASS
Mileage14,058 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
PASS
Mileage7,832 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

RegistrationRA53 WZT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RA53 WZT

What car is RA53 WZT?

RA53 WZT is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RA53 WZT?

The last recorded mileage for RA53 WZT was 97,121 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA53 WZT passed its MOT?

RA53 WZT has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 4 Oct 2017.

Is RA53 WZT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA53 WZT 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 RA53 WZT?

RA53 WZT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.