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RJ53 EOM

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 92,935 miles on the clock, averaging 3,766 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 RJ53 EOM

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,935
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,766

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 reading92,935 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,611
Average per year3,766
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 EOM 26k43k59k76k93k '06'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,935 miles
Since last MOT+3,611 miles
PASS
Mileage89,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,324 miles
Since last MOT+5,456 miles
PASS
Mileage83,868 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,748 miles
Since last MOT+5,252 miles
PASS
Mileage78,496 miles
Since last MOT+4,906 miles
PASS
Mileage73,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,590 miles
Since last MOT+6,828 miles
PASS
Mileage66,762 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,758 miles
Since last MOT+5,831 miles
PASS
Mileage60,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,927 miles
Since last MOT+5,180 miles
PASS
Mileage55,747 miles
Since last MOT+4,533 miles
PASS
Mileage51,214 miles
Since last MOT+4,739 miles
PASS
Mileage46,475 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,464 miles
Since last MOT+4,155 miles
PASS
Mileage42,309 miles
Since last MOT+4,027 miles
PASS
Mileage38,282 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,976 miles
Since last MOT+783 miles
PASS
Mileage32,193 miles
Since last MOT+1,171 miles
PASS
Mileage31,022 miles
Since last MOT+1,222 miles
PASS
Mileage29,800 miles
Since last MOT+2,067 miles
PASS
Mileage27,733 miles
Since last MOT+1,729 miles
PASS
Mileage26,004 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 EOM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 EOM

What car is RJ53 EOM?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 EOM?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 EOM was 92,935 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 EOM passed its MOT?

RJ53 EOM has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2024.

Is RJ53 EOM ULEZ compliant?

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

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