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RF03 FXS

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 147,750 miles on the clock, averaging 13,699 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RF03 FXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,750
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
13,699

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,750 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,621
Average per year13,699
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF03 FXS 38k65k93k120k148k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,750 miles
Since last MOT+17,621 miles
PASS
Mileage130,129 miles
Since last MOT+8,577 miles
PASS
Mileage121,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,552 miles
Since last MOT+12,247 miles
PASS
Mileage109,305 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,305 miles
Since last MOT+11,209 miles
PASS
Mileage98,096 miles
Since last MOT+8,902 miles
PASS
Mileage89,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,194 miles
Since last MOT+9,176 miles
PASS
Mileage80,018 miles
Since last MOT+20,092 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,926 miles
Since last MOT+22,061 miles
PASS
Mileage37,865 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,714 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 FXS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 FXS

What car is RF03 FXS?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 FXS?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 FXS was 147,750 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 FXS passed its MOT?

RF03 FXS has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2014.

Is RF03 FXS ULEZ compliant?

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

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