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RF53 RUA

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 123,763 miles on the clock, averaging 8,460 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 RUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,763
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,460

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,763 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,236
Average per year8,460
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF53 RUA 31k54k77k101k124k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,763 miles
Since last MOT+10,236 miles
PASS
Mileage113,527 miles
Since last MOT+226 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,301 miles
Since last MOT+11,516 miles
PASS
Mileage101,785 miles
Since last MOT+9,116 miles
PASS
Mileage92,669 miles
Since last MOT+8,487 miles
PASS
Mileage84,182 miles
Since last MOT+7,528 miles
PASS
Mileage76,654 miles
Since last MOT+6,307 miles
PASS
Mileage70,347 miles
Since last MOT+6,816 miles
PASS
Mileage63,531 miles
Since last MOT+7,108 miles
PASS
Mileage56,423 miles
Since last MOT+7,608 miles
PASS
Mileage48,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,815 miles
Since last MOT+8,017 miles
PASS
Mileage40,798 miles
Since last MOT+9,937 miles
PASS
Mileage30,861 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 RUA
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 RUA

What car is RF53 RUA?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 RUA?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 RUA was 123,763 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 RUA passed its MOT?

RF53 RUA has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2017.

Is RF53 RUA ULEZ compliant?

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

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