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RF03 UCB

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 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 104,752 miles on the clock, averaging 3,622 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 UCB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
104,752
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,622

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading104,752 miles
Reading date
Miles last year977
Average per year3,622
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF03 UCB 32k50k68k87k105k '06'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,752 miles
Since last MOT+977 miles
PASS
Mileage103,775 miles
Since last MOT+491 miles
PASS
Mileage103,284 miles
Since last MOT+766 miles
PASS
Mileage102,518 miles
Since last MOT+3,315 miles
PASS
Mileage99,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,203 miles
Since last MOT+3,503 miles
PASS
Mileage95,700 miles
Since last MOT+5,117 miles
PASS
Mileage90,583 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,581 miles
Since last MOT+5,022 miles
PASS
Mileage85,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,559 miles
Since last MOT+6,083 miles
PASS
Mileage79,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,476 miles
Since last MOT+2,982 miles
PASS
Mileage76,494 miles
Since last MOT+1,126 miles
PASS
Mileage75,368 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
PASS
Mileage75,352 miles
Since last MOT+6,260 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,092 miles
Since last MOT+7,929 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,163 miles
Since last MOT+8,114 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,049 miles
Since last MOT+6,334 miles
PASS
Mileage46,715 miles
Since last MOT+5,039 miles
PASS
Mileage41,676 miles
Since last MOT+5,126 miles
PASS
Mileage36,550 miles
Since last MOT+4,778 miles
PASS
Mileage31,772 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 UCB
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 UCB

What car is RF03 UCB?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 UCB?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 UCB was 104,752 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 UCB passed its MOT?

RF03 UCB has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2026.

Is RF03 UCB ULEZ compliant?

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

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