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RE03 MZJ

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 99,980 miles on the clock, averaging 4,736 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 RE03 MZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,980
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,736

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 reading99,980 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,602
Average per year4,736
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE03 MZJ 19k39k59k80k100k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,980 miles
Since last MOT+9,602 miles
PASS
Mileage90,378 miles
Since last MOT+13,604 miles
PASS
Mileage76,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,774 miles
Since last MOT+4,745 miles
PASS
Mileage72,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,029 miles
Since last MOT+1,603 miles
PASS
Mileage70,426 miles
Since last MOT+7,591 miles
PASS
Mileage62,835 miles
Since last MOT+1,753 miles
PASS
Mileage61,082 miles
Since last MOT+2,547 miles
PASS
Mileage58,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,535 miles
Since last MOT+13,682 miles
PASS
Mileage44,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,853 miles
Since last MOT+1,554 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,299 miles
Since last MOT+1,497 miles
PASS
Mileage41,802 miles
Since last MOT+3,269 miles
PASS
Mileage38,533 miles
Since last MOT+5,712 miles
PASS
Mileage32,821 miles
Since last MOT+6,040 miles
PASS
Mileage26,781 miles
Since last MOT+1,646 miles
PASS
Mileage25,135 miles
Since last MOT+1,655 miles
PASS
Mileage23,480 miles
Since last MOT+1,512 miles
PASS
Mileage21,968 miles
Since last MOT+3,394 miles
PASS
Mileage18,574 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 MZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RE03 MZJ

What car is RE03 MZJ?

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

What is the mileage of RE03 MZJ?

The last recorded mileage for RE03 MZJ was 99,980 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE03 MZJ passed its MOT?

RE03 MZJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2023.

Is RE03 MZJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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