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RF53 KLM

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 126,328 miles on the clock, averaging 5,102 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 KLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,328
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,102

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,328 miles
Reading date
Miles last year63
Average per year5,102
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 KLM 36k59k81k104k126k '06'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,328 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,265 miles
Since last MOT+1,976 miles
PASS
Mileage124,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,289 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage119,280 miles
Since last MOT+13,507 miles
PASS
Mileage105,773 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage101,710 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage96,314 miles
Since last MOT+5,426 miles
PASS
Mileage90,888 miles
Since last MOT+6,072 miles
PASS
Mileage84,816 miles
Since last MOT+8,300 miles
PASS
Mileage76,516 miles
Since last MOT+6,825 miles
PASS
Mileage69,691 miles
Since last MOT+6,992 miles
PASS
Mileage62,699 miles
Since last MOT+8,317 miles
PASS
Mileage54,382 miles
Since last MOT+8,987 miles
PASS
Mileage45,395 miles
Since last MOT+9,275 miles
PASS
Mileage36,120 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 KLM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 KLM

What car is RF53 KLM?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 KLM?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 KLM was 126,328 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 KLM passed its MOT?

RF53 KLM has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2024.

Is RF53 KLM ULEZ compliant?

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

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