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RF53 JZH

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 79,316 miles on the clock, averaging 5,642 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 JZH

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,316
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,642

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading79,316 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year5,642
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 JZH 18k33k49k64k79k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,316 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,313 miles
Since last MOT+8,168 miles
PASS
Mileage71,145 miles
Since last MOT+7,593 miles
PASS
Mileage63,552 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,550 miles
Since last MOT+10,869 miles
PASS
Mileage52,681 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
PASS
Mileage48,093 miles
Since last MOT+3,765 miles
PASS
Mileage44,328 miles
Since last MOT+3,605 miles
PASS
Mileage40,723 miles
Since last MOT+4,842 miles
PASS
Mileage35,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,017 miles
PASS
Mileage30,864 miles
Since last MOT+4,689 miles
PASS
Mileage26,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,031 miles
PASS
Mileage22,144 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,139 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,124 miles
Since last MOT+4,437 miles
PASS
Mileage17,687 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 JZH
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 JZH

What car is RF53 JZH?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 JZH?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 JZH was 79,316 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 JZH passed its MOT?

RF53 JZH has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2017.

Is RF53 JZH ULEZ compliant?

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

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