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RF53 JOA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1399cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 130,903 miles on the clock, averaging 4,175 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 JOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,903
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,175

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 reading130,903 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year4,175
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 JOA 92k101k111k121k131k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,903 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,897 miles
Since last MOT+11,296 miles
PASS
Mileage119,601 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,598 miles
Since last MOT+16,514 miles
PASS
Mileage103,084 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,995 miles
Since last MOT+19,300 miles
PASS
Mileage83,695 miles
Since last MOT+6,280 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,415 miles
Since last MOT+4,249 miles
PASS
Mileage73,166 miles
Since last MOT+3,789 miles
PASS
Mileage69,377 miles
Since last MOT+3,765 miles
PASS
Mileage65,612 miles
Since last MOT+6,252 miles
PASS
Mileage59,360 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,330 miles
Since last MOT+13,902 miles
PASS
Mileage45,428 miles
PASS
Mileage91,602 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,597 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 JOA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 JOA

What car is RF53 JOA?

RF53 JOA is an red Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 JOA?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 JOA was 130,903 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 JOA passed its MOT?

RF53 JOA has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2016.

Is RF53 JOA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 JOA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RF53 JOA?

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