Vehicle summary
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 161,198 miles on the clock, averaging 13,683 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 RE53 VGZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 161,198 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,966 |
| Average per year | 13,683 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RE53 VGZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RE53 VGZ
What car is RE53 VGZ?
RE53 VGZ is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RE53 VGZ?
The last recorded mileage for RE53 VGZ was 161,198 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE53 VGZ passed its MOT?
RE53 VGZ has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2015.
Is RE53 VGZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 VGZ 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 VGZ?
RE53 VGZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.