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RF53 KEK

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 64,840 miles on the clock, averaging 4,562 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 KEK

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,840
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,562

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,840 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,562
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 KEK 14k27k40k52k65k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,840 miles
Since last MOT+8,363 miles
PASS
Mileage56,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,477 miles
Since last MOT+8,071 miles
PASS
Mileage48,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,406 miles
Since last MOT+7,957 miles
PASS
Mileage40,449 miles
Since last MOT+4,738 miles
PASS
Mileage35,711 miles
Since last MOT+502 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,209 miles
Since last MOT+2,561 miles
PASS
Mileage32,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,648 miles
Since last MOT+2,175 miles
PASS
Mileage30,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,473 miles
Since last MOT+2,662 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,811 miles
Since last MOT+2,536 miles
PASS
Mileage25,275 miles
Since last MOT+3,212 miles
PASS
Mileage22,063 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,163 miles
Since last MOT+3,701 miles
PASS
Mileage18,462 miles
Since last MOT+4,076 miles
PASS
Mileage14,386 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 KEK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 KEK

What car is RF53 KEK?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 KEK?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 KEK was 64,840 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 KEK passed its MOT?

RF53 KEK has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2018.

Is RF53 KEK ULEZ compliant?

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

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