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RF03 FXL

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 6 (77% pass rate). It has 54,009 miles on the clock, averaging 1,708 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 FXL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
54,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
1,708

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 reading54,009 miles
Reading date
Miles last year901
Average per year1,708
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 FXL 20k28k37k46k54k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,009 miles
Since last MOT+901 miles
PASS
Mileage53,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,108 miles
Since last MOT+1,153 miles
PASS
Mileage51,955 miles
Since last MOT+2,360 miles
PASS
Mileage49,595 miles
Since last MOT+4,015 miles
PASS
Mileage45,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,345 miles
PASS
Mileage43,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,235 miles
Since last MOT+2,082 miles
PASS
Mileage41,153 miles
Since last MOT+1,412 miles
PASS
Mileage39,741 miles
Since last MOT+1,045 miles
PASS
Mileage38,696 miles
Since last MOT+1,062 miles
PASS
Mileage37,634 miles
Since last MOT+1,367 miles
PASS
Mileage36,267 miles
Since last MOT+1,379 miles
PASS
Mileage34,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,888 miles
Since last MOT+915 miles
PASS
Mileage33,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,973 miles
Since last MOT+1,023 miles
PASS
Mileage32,950 miles
Since last MOT+1,045 miles
PASS
Mileage31,905 miles
Since last MOT+1,016 miles
PASS
Mileage30,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,889 miles
Since last MOT+762 miles
PASS
Mileage30,127 miles
Since last MOT+1,824 miles
PASS
Mileage28,303 miles
Since last MOT+1,832 miles
PASS
Mileage26,471 miles
Since last MOT+1,803 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,668 miles
Since last MOT+4,678 miles
PASS
Mileage19,990 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 FXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 FXL

What car is RF03 FXL?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 FXL?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 FXL was 54,009 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 FXL passed its MOT?

RF03 FXL has had 26 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (20 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2026.

Is RF03 FXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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