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RF53 JXZ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
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 1242cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 97,157 miles on the clock, averaging 7,456 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 JXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,157
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,456

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading97,157 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,456
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 JXZ 20k39k58k78k97k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,157 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,156 miles
Since last MOT+8,523 miles
PASS
Mileage88,633 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,693 miles
Since last MOT+7,889 miles
PASS
Mileage80,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,804 miles
Since last MOT+11,043 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,761 miles
Since last MOT+8,868 miles
PASS
Mileage60,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,893 miles
Since last MOT+7,425 miles
PASS
Mileage53,468 miles
Since last MOT+7,333 miles
PASS
Mileage46,135 miles
Since last MOT+12,592 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,543 miles
Since last MOT+4,855 miles
PASS
Mileage28,688 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
PASS
Mileage24,771 miles
Since last MOT+5,107 miles
PASS
Mileage19,664 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 JXZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 JXZ

What car is RF53 JXZ?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 JXZ?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 JXZ was 97,157 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 JXZ passed its MOT?

RF53 JXZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2017.

Is RF53 JXZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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