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RF53 WZR

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 76,392 miles on the clock, averaging 3,554 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 WZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,392
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
3,554

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading76,392 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,314
Average per year3,554
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 WZR 18k33k47k62k76k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,392 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage68,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,078 miles
Since last MOT+7,699 miles
PASS
Mileage60,379 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage55,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,554 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,546 miles
Since last MOT+8,692 miles
PASS
Mileage46,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,854 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
PASS
Mileage42,235 miles
Since last MOT+2,684 miles
PASS
Mileage39,551 miles
Since last MOT+3,765 miles
PASS
Mileage35,786 miles
Since last MOT+3,107 miles
PASS
Mileage32,679 miles
Since last MOT+5,192 miles
PASS
Mileage27,487 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
PASS
Mileage27,478 miles
Since last MOT+204 miles
PASS
Mileage27,274 miles
Since last MOT+529 miles
PASS
Mileage26,745 miles
Since last MOT+2,811 miles
PASS
Mileage23,934 miles
Since last MOT+5,705 miles
PASS
Mileage18,229 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 WZR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 WZR

What car is RF53 WZR?

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

What is the mileage of RF53 WZR?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 WZR was 76,392 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 WZR passed its MOT?

RF53 WZR has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2023.

Is RF53 WZR ULEZ compliant?

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

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