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RF53 OWC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 151,299 miles on the clock, averaging 9,178 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 OWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,299
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,178

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,299 miles
Reading date
Miles last year136,463
Average per year9,178
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 OWC 25k57k88k120k151k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,299 miles
Since last MOT+136,463 miles
PASS
Mileage14,836 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,835 miles
Since last MOT+10,129 miles
PASS
Mileage132,706 miles
Since last MOT+11,529 miles
PASS
Mileage121,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,177 miles
Since last MOT+8,740 miles
PASS
Mileage112,437 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,437 miles
Since last MOT+9,583 miles
PASS
Mileage102,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,854 miles
Since last MOT+11,671 miles
PASS
Mileage91,183 miles
Since last MOT+9,678 miles
PASS
Mileage81,505 miles
Since last MOT+9,638 miles
PASS
Mileage71,867 miles
Since last MOT+8,778 miles
PASS
Mileage63,089 miles
Since last MOT+6,474 miles
PASS
Mileage56,615 miles
Since last MOT+7,382 miles
PASS
Mileage49,233 miles
Since last MOT+7,702 miles
PASS
Mileage41,531 miles
Since last MOT+16,102 miles
PASS
Mileage25,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,429 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RF53 OWC

What car is RF53 OWC?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 OWC?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 OWC was 151,299 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 OWC passed its MOT?

RF53 OWC has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2020.

Is RF53 OWC ULEZ compliant?

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

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