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RF03 FUM

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 73,840 miles on the clock, averaging 3,686 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 RF03 FUM

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,840
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,686

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,840 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,436
Average per year3,686
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 FUM 19k33k47k60k74k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage73,840 miles
Since last MOT+1,436 miles
PASS
Mileage72,404 miles
Since last MOT+2,825 miles
PASS
Mileage69,579 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,574 miles
Since last MOT+2,637 miles
PASS
Mileage66,937 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,932 miles
Since last MOT+2,003 miles
PASS
Mileage64,929 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,924 miles
Since last MOT+1,961 miles
PASS
Mileage62,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,963 miles
Since last MOT+2,043 miles
PASS
Mileage60,920 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,904 miles
Since last MOT+2,479 miles
PASS
Mileage58,425 miles
Since last MOT+2,889 miles
PASS
Mileage55,536 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,495 miles
Since last MOT+2,945 miles
PASS
Mileage52,550 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage48,470 miles
Since last MOT+5,864 miles
PASS
Mileage42,606 miles
Since last MOT+6,201 miles
PASS
Mileage36,405 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,391 miles
Since last MOT+5,548 miles
PASS
Mileage30,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,791 miles
PASS
Mileage25,052 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage19,239 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

RegistrationRF03 FUM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 FUM

What car is RF03 FUM?

RF03 FUM is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF03 FUM?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 FUM was 73,840 miles, recorded on 11 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 FUM passed its MOT?

RF03 FUM has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 11 May 2021.

Is RF03 FUM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF03 FUM 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 RF03 FUM?

RF03 FUM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.