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RJ03 VTU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
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 1242cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 108,498 miles on the clock, averaging 8,062 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ03 VTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,498
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,062

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading108,498 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,062
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ03 VTU 6k32k57k83k108k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,498 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,497 miles
Since last MOT+8,027 miles
PASS
Mileage100,470 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,454 miles
Since last MOT+8,193 miles
PASS
Mileage92,261 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,192 miles
Since last MOT+10,082 miles
PASS
Mileage82,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,110 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage77,273 miles
Since last MOT+16,117 miles
PASS
Mileage61,156 miles
Since last MOT+7,054 miles
PASS
Mileage54,102 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,026 miles
Since last MOT+8,859 miles
PASS
Mileage45,167 miles
Since last MOT+8,980 miles
PASS
Mileage36,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,187 miles
Since last MOT+10,966 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,221 miles
Since last MOT+7,198 miles
PASS
Mileage18,023 miles
Since last MOT+7,193 miles
PASS
Mileage10,830 miles
Since last MOT+4,639 miles
PASS
Mileage6,191 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

RegistrationRJ03 VTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RJ03 VTU

What car is RJ03 VTU?

RJ03 VTU is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ03 VTU?

The last recorded mileage for RJ03 VTU was 108,498 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ03 VTU passed its MOT?

RJ03 VTU has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2018.

Is RJ03 VTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ03 VTU 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 RJ03 VTU?

RJ03 VTU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.