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RF53 VPK

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 91,551 miles on the clock, averaging 7,001 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 VPK

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,551
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,001

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 reading91,551 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,525
Average per year7,001
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF53 VPK 52k62k72k82k92k '07'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,551 miles
Since last MOT+3,525 miles
PASS
Mileage88,026 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,017 miles
Since last MOT+7,117 miles
PASS
Mileage80,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,900 miles
Since last MOT+7,674 miles
PASS
Mileage73,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,226 miles
Since last MOT+6,432 miles
PASS
Mileage66,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,794 miles
Since last MOT+7,090 miles
PASS
Mileage59,704 miles
Since last MOT+8,085 miles
PASS
Mileage51,619 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 VPK
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 VPK

What car is RF53 VPK?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 VPK?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 VPK was 91,551 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 VPK passed its MOT?

RF53 VPK has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2012.

Is RF53 VPK ULEZ compliant?

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

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