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RF53 OWA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourRed
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 1388cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 80,661 miles on the clock, averaging 5,751 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 OWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,661
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,751

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,661 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,751
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 OWA 12k29k46k63k81k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,661 miles
Since last MOT+395 miles
PASS
Mileage80,266 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,264 miles
Since last MOT+1,308 miles
PASS
Mileage78,956 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,948 miles
Since last MOT+6,093 miles
PASS
Mileage72,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,855 miles
Since last MOT+8,407 miles
PASS
Mileage64,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,448 miles
Since last MOT+8,968 miles
PASS
Mileage55,480 miles
Since last MOT+9,700 miles
PASS
Mileage45,780 miles
Since last MOT+7,473 miles
PASS
Mileage38,307 miles
Since last MOT+5,374 miles
PASS
Mileage32,933 miles
Since last MOT+4,408 miles
PASS
Mileage28,525 miles
Since last MOT+6,408 miles
PASS
Mileage22,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,117 miles
Since last MOT+3,583 miles
PASS
Mileage18,534 miles
Since last MOT+6,612 miles
PASS
Mileage11,922 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 OWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 OWA

What car is RF53 OWA?

RF53 OWA is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 OWA?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 OWA was 80,661 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 OWA passed its MOT?

RF53 OWA has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2018.

Is RF53 OWA ULEZ compliant?

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

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