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RF03 FZP

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 132,503 miles on the clock, averaging 7,218 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RF03 FZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,503
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
7,218

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

Below average
Latest reading132,503 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,218
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 FZP 29k55k81k107k133k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,503 miles
Since last MOT+1,274 miles
PASS
Mileage131,229 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,105 miles
Since last MOT+5,939 miles
PASS
Mileage125,166 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,124 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,094 miles
Since last MOT+3,669 miles
PASS
Mileage121,425 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,424 miles
Since last MOT+3,214 miles
PASS
Mileage118,210 miles
Since last MOT+11,489 miles
PASS
Mileage106,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,721 miles
Since last MOT+10,271 miles
PASS
Mileage96,450 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage91,484 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,152 miles
PASS
Mileage85,329 miles
Since last MOT+9,517 miles
PASS
Mileage75,812 miles
Since last MOT+12,732 miles
PASS
Mileage63,080 miles
Since last MOT+13,665 miles
PASS
Mileage49,415 miles
Since last MOT+10,448 miles
PASS
Mileage38,967 miles
Since last MOT+10,152 miles
PASS
Mileage28,815 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,727 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 FZP
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 FZP

What car is RF03 FZP?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 FZP?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 FZP was 132,503 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 FZP passed its MOT?

RF03 FZP has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2021.

Is RF03 FZP ULEZ compliant?

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

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