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RF53 LNX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 98,161 miles on the clock, averaging 4,694 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 LNX

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,694

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,161 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,218
Average per year4,694
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 LNX 28k45k63k81k98k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,161 miles
Since last MOT+2,218 miles
PASS
Mileage95,943 miles
Since last MOT+2,743 miles
PASS
Mileage93,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,383 miles
PASS
Mileage90,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,817 miles
Since last MOT+2,811 miles
PASS
Mileage88,006 miles
Since last MOT+2,690 miles
PASS
Mileage85,316 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage82,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,107 miles
Since last MOT+8,201 miles
PASS
Mileage73,906 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,897 miles
Since last MOT+5,704 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,193 miles
Since last MOT+7,062 miles
PASS
Mileage61,131 miles
Since last MOT+9,495 miles
PASS
Mileage51,636 miles
Since last MOT+8,196 miles
PASS
Mileage43,440 miles
Since last MOT+8,055 miles
PASS
Mileage35,385 miles
Since last MOT+7,580 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,805 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 LNX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 LNX

What car is RF53 LNX?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 LNX?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 LNX was 98,161 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 LNX passed its MOT?

RF53 LNX has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2021.

Is RF53 LNX ULEZ compliant?

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

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