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RE53 VNH

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 97,928 miles on the clock, averaging 5,530 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 VNH

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,928
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,530

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,928 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year5,530
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE53 VNH 15k36k57k77k98k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,928 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,922 miles
Since last MOT+7,004 miles
PASS
Mileage90,918 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,916 miles
Since last MOT+5,218 miles
PASS
Mileage85,698 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,689 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage81,830 miles
Since last MOT+3,495 miles
PASS
Mileage78,335 miles
Since last MOT+6,128 miles
PASS
Mileage72,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,207 miles
Since last MOT+6,769 miles
PASS
Mileage65,438 miles
Since last MOT+6,459 miles
PASS
Mileage58,979 miles
Since last MOT+6,481 miles
PASS
Mileage52,498 miles
Since last MOT+5,414 miles
PASS
Mileage47,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,684 miles
PASS
Mileage40,400 miles
Since last MOT+6,390 miles
PASS
Mileage34,010 miles
Since last MOT+7,378 miles
PASS
Mileage26,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,402 miles
PASS
Mileage22,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,160 miles
PASS
Mileage19,070 miles
Since last MOT+3,865 miles
PASS
Mileage15,205 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 VNH
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 VNH

What car is RE53 VNH?

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

What is the mileage of RE53 VNH?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 VNH was 97,928 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 VNH passed its MOT?

RE53 VNH has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2021.

Is RE53 VNH ULEZ compliant?

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

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