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RF03 UBP

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 21 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 84,747 miles on the clock, averaging 3,034 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 UBP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
84,747
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,034

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,747 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,500
Average per year3,034
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 UBP 24k39k54k70k85k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,747 miles
Since last MOT+1,500 miles
PASS
Mileage83,247 miles
Since last MOT+1,713 miles
PASS
Mileage81,534 miles
Since last MOT+1,879 miles
PASS
Mileage79,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,655 miles
Since last MOT+1,974 miles
PASS
Mileage77,681 miles
Since last MOT+1,935 miles
PASS
Mileage75,746 miles
Since last MOT+1,208 miles
PASS
Mileage74,538 miles
Since last MOT+2,146 miles
PASS
Mileage72,392 miles
Since last MOT+2,561 miles
PASS
Mileage69,831 miles
Since last MOT+2,734 miles
PASS
Mileage67,097 miles
Since last MOT+3,173 miles
PASS
Mileage63,924 miles
Since last MOT+3,617 miles
PASS
Mileage60,307 miles
Since last MOT+2,817 miles
PASS
Mileage57,490 miles
Since last MOT+3,557 miles
PASS
Mileage53,933 miles
Since last MOT+3,849 miles
PASS
Mileage50,084 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
PASS
Mileage47,024 miles
Since last MOT+3,853 miles
PASS
Mileage43,171 miles
Since last MOT+5,140 miles
PASS
Mileage38,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,031 miles
Since last MOT+4,952 miles
PASS
Mileage33,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,639 miles
PASS
Mileage28,440 miles
Since last MOT+4,202 miles
PASS
Mileage24,238 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 UBP
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 UBP

What car is RF03 UBP?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 UBP?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 UBP was 84,747 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 UBP passed its MOT?

RF03 UBP has had 23 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (21 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2026.

Is RF03 UBP ULEZ compliant?

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

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