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RF53 KJZ

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 114,375 miles on the clock, averaging 7,612 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 KJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,375
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,612

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,375 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,863
Average per year7,612
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 KJZ 31k52k73k94k114k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,375 miles
Since last MOT+5,863 miles
PASS
Mileage108,512 miles
Since last MOT+13,839 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,673 miles
Since last MOT+7,615 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,058 miles
Since last MOT+7,595 miles
PASS
Mileage79,463 miles
Since last MOT+8,486 miles
PASS
Mileage70,977 miles
Since last MOT+6,823 miles
PASS
Mileage64,154 miles
Since last MOT+7,887 miles
PASS
Mileage56,267 miles
Since last MOT+7,484 miles
PASS
Mileage48,783 miles
Since last MOT+7,782 miles
PASS
Mileage41,001 miles
Since last MOT+9,544 miles
PASS
Mileage31,457 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 KJZ
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 KJZ

What car is RF53 KJZ?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 KJZ?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 KJZ was 114,375 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 KJZ passed its MOT?

RF53 KJZ has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2017.

Is RF53 KJZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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