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RF53 SGO

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 128,437 miles on the clock, averaging 7,487 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 SGO

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,437
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,487

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,437 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,487
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 SGO 6k37k67k98k128k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,437 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,437 miles
Since last MOT+7,261 miles
PASS
Mileage121,176 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,422 miles
PASS
Mileage116,753 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,753 miles
Since last MOT+5,179 miles
PASS
Mileage111,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,574 miles
Since last MOT+7,850 miles
PASS
Mileage103,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,724 miles
Since last MOT+5,363 miles
PASS
Mileage98,361 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,359 miles
Since last MOT+2,962 miles
PASS
Mileage95,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,397 miles
Since last MOT+8,282 miles
PASS
Mileage87,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,115 miles
Since last MOT+12,074 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,041 miles
Since last MOT+11,129 miles
PASS
Mileage63,912 miles
Since last MOT+10,727 miles
PASS
Mileage53,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,185 miles
Since last MOT+12,417 miles
PASS
Mileage40,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,768 miles
Since last MOT+10,218 miles
PASS
Mileage30,550 miles
Since last MOT+10,742 miles
PASS
Mileage19,808 miles
Since last MOT+10,421 miles
PASS
Mileage9,387 miles
Since last MOT+1,751 miles
PASS
Mileage7,636 miles
Since last MOT+1,568 miles
PASS
Mileage6,068 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 SGO
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 SGO

What car is RF53 SGO?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 SGO?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 SGO was 128,437 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 SGO passed its MOT?

RF53 SGO has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2023.

Is RF53 SGO ULEZ compliant?

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

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