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RF53 KFE

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 98,127 miles on the clock, averaging 6,973 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 KFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,127
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,973

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,127 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,071
Average per year6,973
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 KFE 28k45k63k81k98k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,127 miles
Since last MOT+4,071 miles
PASS
Mileage94,056 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,022 miles
Since last MOT+10,810 miles
PASS
Mileage83,212 miles
Since last MOT+3,839 miles
PASS
Mileage79,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,373 miles
Since last MOT+6,981 miles
PASS
Mileage72,392 miles
Since last MOT+11,710 miles
PASS
Mileage60,682 miles
Since last MOT+12,473 miles
PASS
Mileage48,209 miles
Since last MOT+13,979 miles
PASS
Mileage34,230 miles
Since last MOT+383 miles
PASS
Mileage33,847 miles
Since last MOT+6,014 miles
PASS
Mileage27,833 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 KFE
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 KFE

What car is RF53 KFE?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 KFE?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 KFE was 98,127 miles, recorded on 24 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 KFE passed its MOT?

RF53 KFE has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Dec 2016.

Is RF53 KFE ULEZ compliant?

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

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