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RF53 JZR

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 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 121,776 miles on the clock, averaging 7,256 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 JZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,776
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
7,256

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,776 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,256
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 JZR 37k58k79k101k122k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,776 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,775 miles
Since last MOT+6,528 miles
PASS
Mileage115,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,247 miles
Since last MOT+6,960 miles
PASS
Mileage108,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,287 miles
Since last MOT+7,716 miles
PASS
Mileage100,571 miles
Since last MOT+7,231 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,340 miles
Since last MOT+7,377 miles
PASS
Mileage85,963 miles
Since last MOT+9,097 miles
PASS
Mileage76,866 miles
Since last MOT+8,130 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,736 miles
Since last MOT+5,332 miles
PASS
Mileage63,404 miles
Since last MOT+7,265 miles
PASS
Mileage56,139 miles
Since last MOT+1,023 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,116 miles
Since last MOT+2,227 miles
PASS
Mileage52,889 miles
Since last MOT+16,018 miles
PASS
Mileage36,871 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 JZR
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 JZR

What car is RF53 JZR?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 JZR?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 JZR was 121,776 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 JZR passed its MOT?

RF53 JZR has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2018.

Is RF53 JZR ULEZ compliant?

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

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