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RF53 LPO

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 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 124,812 miles on the clock, averaging 7,044 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 LPO

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,812
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
7,044

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,812 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year7,044
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 LPO 32k56k79k102k125k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,812 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,799 miles
Since last MOT+286 miles
PASS
Mileage124,513 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,511 miles
Since last MOT+3,057 miles
PASS
Mileage121,454 miles
Since last MOT+11,591 miles
PASS
Mileage109,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,863 miles
Since last MOT+14,214 miles
PASS
Mileage95,649 miles
Since last MOT+1,134 miles
PASS
Mileage94,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,808 miles
PASS
Mileage91,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,970 miles
PASS
Mileage85,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,886 miles
PASS
Mileage79,851 miles
Since last MOT+10,351 miles
PASS
Mileage69,500 miles
Since last MOT+7,801 miles
PASS
Mileage61,699 miles
Since last MOT+9,944 miles
PASS
Mileage51,755 miles
Since last MOT+9,640 miles
PASS
Mileage42,115 miles
Since last MOT+9,704 miles
PASS
Mileage32,411 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 LPO
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 LPO

What car is RF53 LPO?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 LPO?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 LPO was 124,812 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 LPO passed its MOT?

RF53 LPO has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2019.

Is RF53 LPO ULEZ compliant?

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

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