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RF53 JYT

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 244,947 miles on the clock, averaging 13,892 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 JYT

MOT Status
Due date passed
244,947
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
13,892

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 reading244,947 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year13,892
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 JYT 99k136k172k209k245k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage244,947 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage244,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,304 miles
PASS
Mileage240,631 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage240,599 miles
Since last MOT+2,632 miles
PASS
Mileage237,967 miles
Since last MOT+2,475 miles
PASS
Mileage235,492 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage235,440 miles
Since last MOT+5,605 miles
PASS
Mileage229,835 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage229,833 miles
Since last MOT+4,554 miles
PASS
Mileage225,279 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage225,258 miles
Since last MOT+9,052 miles
PASS
Mileage216,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,206 miles
Since last MOT+10,820 miles
PASS
Mileage205,386 miles
Since last MOT+10,983 miles
PASS
Mileage194,403 miles
Since last MOT+40,336 miles
PASS
Mileage154,067 miles
Since last MOT+54,870 miles
PASS
Mileage99,197 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 JYT
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 JYT

What car is RF53 JYT?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 JYT?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 JYT was 244,947 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 JYT passed its MOT?

RF53 JYT has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2017.

Is RF53 JYT ULEZ compliant?

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

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