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RF03 FXD

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 5 (80% pass rate). It has 102,430 miles on the clock, averaging 4,097 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 FXD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
102,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,097

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading102,430 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,500
Average per year4,097
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 FXD 22k42k62k82k102k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,430 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage97,930 miles
Since last MOT+5,608 miles
PASS
Mileage92,322 miles
Since last MOT+5,456 miles
PASS
Mileage86,866 miles
Since last MOT+1,320 miles
PASS
Mileage85,546 miles
Since last MOT+810 miles
PASS
Mileage84,736 miles
Since last MOT+400 miles
PASS
Mileage84,336 miles
Since last MOT+556 miles
PASS
Mileage83,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,780 miles
Since last MOT+558 miles
PASS
Mileage83,222 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,153 miles
Since last MOT+1,511 miles
PASS
Mileage81,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,642 miles
Since last MOT+1,113 miles
PASS
Mileage80,529 miles
Since last MOT+1,057 miles
PASS
Mileage79,472 miles
Since last MOT+2,933 miles
PASS
Mileage76,539 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,488 miles
Since last MOT+4,287 miles
PASS
Mileage72,201 miles
Since last MOT+6,285 miles
PASS
Mileage65,916 miles
Since last MOT+7,270 miles
PASS
Mileage58,646 miles
Since last MOT+7,916 miles
PASS
Mileage50,730 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,644 miles
Since last MOT+11,975 miles
PASS
Mileage38,669 miles
Since last MOT+5,673 miles
PASS
Mileage32,996 miles
Since last MOT+10,726 miles
PASS
Mileage22,270 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 FXD
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 FXD

What car is RF03 FXD?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 FXD?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 FXD was 102,430 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 FXD passed its MOT?

RF03 FXD has had 25 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (20 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2026.

Is RF03 FXD ULEZ compliant?

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

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