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RF53 KCV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 141,030 miles on the clock, averaging 10,971 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 KCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,030
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,971

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,030 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,380
Average per year10,971
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 KCV 27k55k84k112k141k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage141,030 miles
Since last MOT+15,380 miles
PASS
Mileage125,650 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,645 miles
Since last MOT+4,133 miles
PASS
Mileage121,512 miles
Since last MOT+5,390 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,122 miles
Since last MOT+721 miles
PASS
Mileage115,401 miles
Since last MOT+9,897 miles
PASS
Mileage105,504 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,498 miles
Since last MOT+19,747 miles
PASS
Mileage85,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,751 miles
Since last MOT+17,713 miles
PASS
Mileage68,038 miles
Since last MOT+21,928 miles
PASS
Mileage46,110 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,107 miles
Since last MOT+19,463 miles
PASS
Mileage26,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,644 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 KCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 KCV

What car is RF53 KCV?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 KCV?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 KCV was 141,030 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 KCV passed its MOT?

RF53 KCV has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 20 Apr 2017.

Is RF53 KCV ULEZ compliant?

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

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