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RE03 MXW

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 235,726 miles on the clock, averaging 14,539 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RE03 MXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
235,726
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
14,539

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading235,726 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,284
Average per year14,539
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE03 MXW 35k85k135k185k236k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage235,726 miles
Since last MOT+11,284 miles
PASS
Mileage224,442 miles
Since last MOT+13,174 miles
PASS
Mileage211,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,268 miles
Since last MOT+7,430 miles
PASS
Mileage203,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,838 miles
Since last MOT+7,783 miles
PASS
Mileage196,055 miles
Since last MOT+17,387 miles
PASS
Mileage178,668 miles
Since last MOT+19,005 miles
PASS
Mileage159,663 miles
Since last MOT+20,331 miles
PASS
Mileage139,332 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,318 miles
Since last MOT+24,101 miles
PASS
Mileage115,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,217 miles
Since last MOT+19,667 miles
PASS
Mileage95,550 miles
Since last MOT+13,706 miles
PASS
Mileage81,844 miles
Since last MOT+7,068 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,776 miles
Since last MOT+13,112 miles
PASS
Mileage61,664 miles
Since last MOT+13,718 miles
PASS
Mileage47,946 miles
Since last MOT+13,394 miles
PASS
Mileage34,552 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

RegistrationRE03 MXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RE03 MXW

What car is RE03 MXW?

RE03 MXW is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RE03 MXW?

The last recorded mileage for RE03 MXW was 235,726 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE03 MXW passed its MOT?

RE03 MXW has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2020.

Is RE03 MXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE03 MXW 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 RE03 MXW?

RE03 MXW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.