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RF03 FYG

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 139,490 miles on the clock, averaging 8,789 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RF03 FYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,490
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,789

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,490 miles
Reading date
Miles last year88
Average per year8,789
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 FYG 34k60k87k113k139k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,490 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,037 miles
PASS
Mileage133,365 miles
Since last MOT+7,015 miles
PASS
Mileage126,350 miles
Since last MOT+7,410 miles
PASS
Mileage118,940 miles
Since last MOT+12,966 miles
PASS
Mileage105,974 miles
Since last MOT+12,947 miles
PASS
Mileage93,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,027 miles
Since last MOT+9,862 miles
PASS
Mileage83,165 miles
Since last MOT+5,093 miles
PASS
Mileage78,072 miles
Since last MOT+3,990 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,082 miles
Since last MOT+3,915 miles
PASS
Mileage70,167 miles
Since last MOT+5,404 miles
PASS
Mileage64,763 miles
Since last MOT+15,664 miles
PASS
Mileage49,099 miles
Since last MOT+15,397 miles
PASS
Mileage33,702 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 FYG
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 FYG

What car is RF03 FYG?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 FYG?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 FYG was 139,490 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 FYG passed its MOT?

RF03 FYG has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2018.

Is RF03 FYG ULEZ compliant?

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

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