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RF53 JXN

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 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 199,991 miles on the clock, averaging 12,804 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 JXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,991
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,804

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,991 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year12,804
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 JXN 35k76k117k159k200k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,991 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,987 miles
Since last MOT+9,566 miles
PASS
Mileage190,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,421 miles
Since last MOT+6,673 miles
PASS
Mileage183,748 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,747 miles
Since last MOT+4,086 miles
PASS
Mileage179,661 miles
Since last MOT+10,092 miles
PASS
Mileage169,569 miles
Since last MOT+19,085 miles
PASS
Mileage150,484 miles
Since last MOT+21,085 miles
PASS
Mileage129,399 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,390 miles
Since last MOT+22,803 miles
PASS
Mileage106,587 miles
Since last MOT+12,251 miles
PASS
Mileage94,336 miles
Since last MOT+13,544 miles
PASS
Mileage80,792 miles
Since last MOT+15,650 miles
PASS
Mileage65,142 miles
Since last MOT+13,968 miles
PASS
Mileage51,174 miles
Since last MOT+13,775 miles
PASS
Mileage37,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,399 miles
Since last MOT+2,633 miles
PASS
Mileage34,766 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

RegistrationRF53 JXN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 JXN

What car is RF53 JXN?

RF53 JXN is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 JXN?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 JXN was 199,991 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 JXN passed its MOT?

RF53 JXN has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2019.

Is RF53 JXN ULEZ compliant?

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

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