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RF53 KFK

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 143,168 miles on the clock, averaging 8,411 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 KFK

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,168
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,411

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,168 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,184
Average per year8,411
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 KFK 24k54k84k113k143k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,168 miles
Since last MOT+15,184 miles
PASS
Mileage127,984 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,979 miles
Since last MOT+2,264 miles
PASS
Mileage125,715 miles
Since last MOT+2,443 miles
PASS
Mileage123,272 miles
Since last MOT+12,620 miles
PASS
Mileage110,652 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,645 miles
Since last MOT+7,849 miles
PASS
Mileage102,796 miles
Since last MOT+263 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,533 miles
Since last MOT+12,203 miles
PASS
Mileage90,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,330 miles
Since last MOT+14,559 miles
PASS
Mileage75,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,771 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage69,743 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
PASS
Mileage69,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,718 miles
Since last MOT+8,351 miles
PASS
Mileage61,367 miles
Since last MOT+13,882 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,485 miles
Since last MOT+10,904 miles
PASS
Mileage36,581 miles
Since last MOT+12,220 miles
PASS
Mileage24,361 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 KFK
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 KFK

What car is RF53 KFK?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 KFK?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 KFK was 143,168 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 KFK passed its MOT?

RF53 KFK has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2021.

Is RF53 KFK ULEZ compliant?

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

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