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RF53 OYT

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

White Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourWhite
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 103,203 miles on the clock, averaging 6,050 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 OYT

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,203
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,050

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 reading103,203 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,050
Average per year6,050
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 OYT 20k41k62k82k103k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,050 miles
PASS
Mileage101,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,153 miles
Since last MOT+7,525 miles
PASS
Mileage93,628 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,619 miles
Since last MOT+9,106 miles
PASS
Mileage84,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,513 miles
Since last MOT+3,864 miles
PASS
Mileage80,649 miles
Since last MOT+7,970 miles
PASS
Mileage72,679 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,768 miles
Since last MOT+8,438 miles
PASS
Mileage64,330 miles
Since last MOT+9,296 miles
PASS
Mileage55,034 miles
Since last MOT+8,227 miles
PASS
Mileage46,807 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
Mileage43,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,446 miles
PASS
Mileage40,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,435 miles
PASS
Mileage35,644 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage32,006 miles
Since last MOT+5,537 miles
PASS
Mileage26,469 miles
Since last MOT+6,533 miles
PASS
Mileage19,936 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 OYT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 OYT

What car is RF53 OYT?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 OYT?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 OYT was 103,203 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 OYT passed its MOT?

RF53 OYT has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2020.

Is RF53 OYT ULEZ compliant?

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

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