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RF03 UBR

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 40,902 miles on the clock, averaging 2,112 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 UBR

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,902
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
2,112

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading40,902 miles
Reading date
Miles last year86
Average per year2,112
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 UBR 18k24k30k35k41k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,902 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
PASS
Mileage40,816 miles
Since last MOT+321 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,495 miles
Since last MOT+852 miles
PASS
Mileage39,643 miles
Since last MOT+1,316 miles
PASS
Mileage38,327 miles
Since last MOT+1,219 miles
PASS
Mileage37,108 miles
Since last MOT+1,707 miles
PASS
Mileage35,401 miles
Since last MOT+1,765 miles
PASS
Mileage33,636 miles
Since last MOT+2,441 miles
PASS
Mileage31,195 miles
Since last MOT+4,195 miles
PASS
Mileage27,000 miles
Since last MOT+4,675 miles
PASS
Mileage22,325 miles
Since last MOT+3,963 miles
PASS
Mileage18,362 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 UBR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RF03 UBR

What car is RF03 UBR?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 UBR?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 UBR was 40,902 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 UBR passed its MOT?

RF03 UBR has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Mar 2017.

Is RF03 UBR ULEZ compliant?

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

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