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RE53 VEU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 87,852 miles on the clock, averaging 7,701 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 RE53 VEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,852
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,701

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading87,852 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,114
Average per year7,701
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE53 VEU 20k37k54k71k88k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,852 miles
Since last MOT+7,114 miles
PASS
Mileage80,738 miles
Since last MOT+1,932 miles
PASS
Mileage78,806 miles
Since last MOT+9,395 miles
PASS
Mileage69,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,411 miles
Since last MOT+7,160 miles
PASS
Mileage62,251 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,229 miles
Since last MOT+7,230 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,999 miles
Since last MOT+8,449 miles
PASS
Mileage46,550 miles
Since last MOT+8,515 miles
PASS
Mileage38,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,035 miles
Since last MOT+8,247 miles
PASS
Mileage29,788 miles
Since last MOT+9,684 miles
PASS
Mileage20,104 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

RegistrationRE53 VEU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RE53 VEU

What car is RE53 VEU?

RE53 VEU is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RE53 VEU?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 VEU was 87,852 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 VEU passed its MOT?

RE53 VEU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2015.

Is RE53 VEU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 VEU 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 RE53 VEU?

RE53 VEU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.