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RF53 JYU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 106,637 miles on the clock, averaging 8,404 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 JYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,637
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
8,404

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 reading106,637 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,404
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF53 JYU 31k50k69k88k107k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,637 miles
Since last MOT+11,014 miles
PASS
Mileage95,623 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,622 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,589 miles
Since last MOT+8,243 miles
PASS
Mileage87,346 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,308 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage80,227 miles
Since last MOT+9,369 miles
PASS
Mileage70,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,858 miles
Since last MOT+10,772 miles
PASS
Mileage60,086 miles
Since last MOT+8,724 miles
PASS
Mileage51,362 miles
Since last MOT+6,888 miles
PASS
Mileage44,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,474 miles
Since last MOT+9,311 miles
PASS
Mileage35,163 miles
Since last MOT+4,188 miles
PASS
Mileage30,975 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 JYU
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 JYU

What car is RF53 JYU?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 JYU?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 JYU was 106,637 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 JYU passed its MOT?

RF53 JYU has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2015.

Is RF53 JYU ULEZ compliant?

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

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