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RF03 UDZ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 81,136 miles on the clock, averaging 4,453 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 UDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,136
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,453

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

Low mileage
Latest reading81,136 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,453
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF03 UDZ 24k38k52k67k81k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,136 miles
Since last MOT+6,661 miles
PASS
Mileage74,475 miles
Since last MOT+5,918 miles
PASS
Mileage68,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,712 miles
PASS
Mileage63,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,845 miles
Since last MOT+4,004 miles
PASS
Mileage59,841 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
PASS
Mileage56,498 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage52,980 miles
Since last MOT+3,644 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,336 miles
Since last MOT+3,603 miles
PASS
Mileage45,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,733 miles
Since last MOT+2,782 miles
PASS
Mileage42,951 miles
Since last MOT+4,074 miles
PASS
Mileage38,877 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,258 miles
Since last MOT+5,687 miles
PASS
Mileage28,571 miles
Since last MOT+4,890 miles
PASS
Mileage23,681 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 UDZ
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 UDZ

What car is RF03 UDZ?

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

What is the mileage of RF03 UDZ?

The last recorded mileage for RF03 UDZ was 81,136 miles, recorded on 24 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF03 UDZ passed its MOT?

RF03 UDZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2019.

Is RF03 UDZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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