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RF03 UBV

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 80,305 miles on the clock, averaging 4,161 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 UBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,305
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,161

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 reading80,305 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,753
Average per year4,161
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 UBV 19k34k50k65k80k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,305 miles
Since last MOT+6,753 miles
PASS
Mileage73,552 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,543 miles
Since last MOT+7,366 miles
PASS
Mileage66,177 miles
Since last MOT+1,877 miles
PASS
Mileage64,300 miles
Since last MOT+3,510 miles
PASS
Mileage60,790 miles
Since last MOT+2,795 miles
PASS
Mileage57,995 miles
Since last MOT+2,370 miles
PASS
Mileage55,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,625 miles
Since last MOT+4,981 miles
PASS
Mileage50,644 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage44,598 miles
Since last MOT+5,838 miles
PASS
Mileage38,760 miles
Since last MOT+5,214 miles
PASS
Mileage33,546 miles
Since last MOT+2,870 miles
PASS
Mileage30,676 miles
Since last MOT+2,727 miles
PASS
Mileage27,949 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,938 miles
Since last MOT+3,783 miles
PASS
Mileage24,155 miles
Since last MOT+2,772 miles
PASS
Mileage21,383 miles
Since last MOT+2,422 miles
PASS
Mileage18,961 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 UBV
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 UBV

What car is RF03 UBV?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 UBV?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 UBV was 80,305 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 UBV passed its MOT?

RF03 UBV has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2021.

Is RF03 UBV ULEZ compliant?

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

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