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RJ53 EHT

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 141,172 miles on the clock, averaging 8,646 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 RJ53 EHT

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,172
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,646

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,172 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,101
Average per year8,646
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 EHT 36k62k88k115k141k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,172 miles
Since last MOT+4,101 miles
PASS
Mileage137,071 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,066 miles
Since last MOT+6,190 miles
PASS
Mileage130,876 miles
Since last MOT+6,347 miles
PASS
Mileage124,529 miles
Since last MOT+14,940 miles
PASS
Mileage109,589 miles
Since last MOT+4,721 miles
PASS
Mileage104,868 miles
Since last MOT+5,499 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,369 miles
Since last MOT+7,015 miles
PASS
Mileage92,354 miles
Since last MOT+7,831 miles
PASS
Mileage84,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,523 miles
Since last MOT+12,708 miles
PASS
Mileage71,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,815 miles
Since last MOT+11,447 miles
PASS
Mileage60,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,368 miles
Since last MOT+14,580 miles
PASS
Mileage45,788 miles
Since last MOT+10,193 miles
PASS
Mileage35,595 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 EHT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 EHT

What car is RJ53 EHT?

RJ53 EHT is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 EHT?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 EHT was 141,172 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 EHT passed its MOT?

RJ53 EHT has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2018.

Is RJ53 EHT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 EHT 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 RJ53 EHT?

RJ53 EHT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.