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RE53 VMY

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 89,312 miles on the clock, averaging 6,570 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RE53 VMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,312
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,570

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,312 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,101
Average per year6,570
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE53 VMY 18k36k54k72k89k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,312 miles
Since last MOT+13,101 miles
PASS
Mileage76,211 miles
Since last MOT+13,489 miles
PASS
Mileage62,722 miles
Since last MOT+6,962 miles
PASS
Mileage55,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage48,981 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
PASS
Mileage42,633 miles
Since last MOT+4,454 miles
PASS
Mileage38,179 miles
Since last MOT+712 miles
PASS
Mileage37,467 miles
Since last MOT+5,472 miles
PASS
Mileage31,995 miles
Since last MOT+6,765 miles
PASS
Mileage25,230 miles
Since last MOT+6,770 miles
PASS
Mileage18,460 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 VMY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RE53 VMY

What car is RE53 VMY?

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

What is the mileage of RE53 VMY?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 VMY was 89,312 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 VMY passed its MOT?

RE53 VMY has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Aug 2017.

Is RE53 VMY ULEZ compliant?

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

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