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RF03 FXP

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 100,257 miles on the clock, averaging 4,504 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 FXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,257
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
4,504

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading100,257 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,864
Average per year4,504
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 FXP 25k44k63k81k100k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage100,257 miles
Since last MOT+4,864 miles
PASS
Mileage95,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,393 miles
Since last MOT+11,095 miles
PASS
Mileage84,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,298 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage80,318 miles
Since last MOT+7,120 miles
PASS
Mileage73,198 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,144 miles
Since last MOT+7,235 miles
PASS
Mileage65,909 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,800 miles
Since last MOT+6,814 miles
PASS
Mileage58,986 miles
Since last MOT+2,924 miles
PASS
Mileage56,062 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,051 miles
Since last MOT+4,510 miles
PASS
Mileage51,541 miles
Since last MOT+839 miles
PASS
Mileage50,702 miles
Since last MOT+937 miles
PASS
Mileage49,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,765 miles
Since last MOT+3,597 miles
PASS
Mileage46,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,168 miles
Since last MOT+3,907 miles
PASS
Mileage42,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,261 miles
Since last MOT+3,129 miles
PASS
Mileage39,132 miles
Since last MOT+3,808 miles
PASS
Mileage35,324 miles
Since last MOT+3,153 miles
PASS
Mileage32,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,171 miles
Since last MOT+3,774 miles
PASS
Mileage28,397 miles
Since last MOT+3,578 miles
PASS
Mileage24,819 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 FXP
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 FXP

What car is RF03 FXP?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 FXP?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 FXP was 100,257 miles, recorded on 26 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 FXP passed its MOT?

RF03 FXP has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 26 May 2023.

Is RF03 FXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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