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RF53 CUV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
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 1388cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 100,027 miles on the clock, averaging 9,006 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 CUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,027
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,006

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading100,027 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year9,006
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF53 CUV 24k43k62k81k100k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,027 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,023 miles
Since last MOT+17,492 miles
PASS
Mileage82,531 miles
Since last MOT+1,832 miles
PASS
Mileage80,699 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,486 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,211 miles
Since last MOT+12,346 miles
PASS
Mileage61,865 miles
Since last MOT+6,201 miles
PASS
Mileage55,664 miles
Since last MOT+6,992 miles
PASS
Mileage48,672 miles
Since last MOT+4,941 miles
PASS
Mileage43,731 miles
Since last MOT+11,909 miles
PASS
Mileage31,822 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,760 miles
Since last MOT+8,218 miles
PASS
Mileage23,542 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 CUV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 CUV

What car is RF53 CUV?

RF53 CUV is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 CUV?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 CUV was 100,027 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 CUV passed its MOT?

RF53 CUV has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2015.

Is RF53 CUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 CUV 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 RF53 CUV?

RF53 CUV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.