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RF03 FUV

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 104,480 miles on the clock, averaging 6,687 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 RF03 FUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,687

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 reading104,480 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,074
Average per year6,687
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 FUV 25k45k65k85k104k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,480 miles
Since last MOT+3,074 miles
PASS
Mileage101,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,406 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage96,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,382 miles
Since last MOT+7,748 miles
PASS
Mileage88,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,634 miles
Since last MOT+11,164 miles
PASS
Mileage77,470 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,457 miles
Since last MOT+9,362 miles
PASS
Mileage68,095 miles
Since last MOT+9,576 miles
PASS
Mileage58,519 miles
Since last MOT+8,764 miles
PASS
Mileage49,755 miles
Since last MOT+1,274 miles
PASS
Mileage48,481 miles
Since last MOT+2,999 miles
PASS
Mileage45,482 miles
Since last MOT+1,038 miles
PASS
Mileage44,444 miles
Since last MOT+3,604 miles
PASS
Mileage40,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,840 miles
Since last MOT+7,822 miles
PASS
Mileage33,018 miles
Since last MOT+8,400 miles
PASS
Mileage24,618 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 FUV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 FUV

What car is RF03 FUV?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 FUV?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 FUV was 104,480 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 FUV passed its MOT?

RF03 FUV has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2018.

Is RF03 FUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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