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RJ53 EJX

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 105,317 miles on the clock, averaging 5,128 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 EJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,317
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,128

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,317 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-3,976
Average per year5,128
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 EJX 9k33k57k81k105k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,317 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,293 miles
Since last MOT+17,028 miles
PASS
Mileage92,265 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,206 miles
Since last MOT+9,027 miles
PASS
Mileage83,179 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,165 miles
Since last MOT+15,240 miles
PASS
Mileage67,925 miles
Since last MOT+8,241 miles
PASS
Mileage59,684 miles
Since last MOT+3,035 miles
PASS
Mileage56,649 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,637 miles
Since last MOT+2,049 miles
PASS
Mileage54,588 miles
Since last MOT+8,464 miles
PASS
Mileage46,124 miles
Since last MOT+3,387 miles
PASS
Mileage42,737 miles
Since last MOT+3,224 miles
PASS
Mileage39,513 miles
Since last MOT+2,488 miles
PASS
Mileage37,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,025 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage34,795 miles
Since last MOT+204 miles
PASS
Mileage34,591 miles
Since last MOT+1,082 miles
PASS
Mileage33,509 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,507 miles
Since last MOT+2,838 miles
PASS
Mileage30,669 miles
Since last MOT+3,652 miles
PASS
Mileage27,017 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage23,415 miles
Since last MOT+4,153 miles
PASS
Mileage19,262 miles
Since last MOT+3,578 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,684 miles
Since last MOT+3,153 miles
PASS
Mileage12,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,704 miles
PASS
Mileage8,827 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

RegistrationRJ53 EJX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 EJX

What car is RJ53 EJX?

RJ53 EJX is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 EJX?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 EJX was 105,317 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 EJX passed its MOT?

RJ53 EJX has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2025.

Is RJ53 EJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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