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RF03 FYM

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 158,159 miles on the clock, averaging 8,825 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 FYM

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,159
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,825

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,159 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,825
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 FYM 33k64k96k127k158k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,159 miles
Since last MOT+8,901 miles
PASS
Mileage149,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,258 miles
Since last MOT+3,356 miles
PASS
Mileage145,902 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,880 miles
Since last MOT+12,337 miles
PASS
Mileage133,543 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,538 miles
Since last MOT+9,782 miles
PASS
Mileage123,756 miles
Since last MOT+5,084 miles
PASS
Mileage118,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,672 miles
Since last MOT+9,219 miles
PASS
Mileage109,453 miles
Since last MOT+9,784 miles
PASS
Mileage99,669 miles
Since last MOT+11,816 miles
PASS
Mileage87,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,853 miles
Since last MOT+12,728 miles
PASS
Mileage75,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,125 miles
Since last MOT+12,480 miles
PASS
Mileage62,645 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,642 miles
Since last MOT+43,824 miles
PASS
Mileage48,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,818 miles
Since last MOT+8,147 miles
PASS
Mileage40,671 miles
Since last MOT+7,699 miles
PASS
Mileage32,972 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 FYM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 FYM

What car is RF03 FYM?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 FYM?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 FYM was 158,159 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 FYM passed its MOT?

RF03 FYM has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2020.

Is RF03 FYM ULEZ compliant?

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

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