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RJ53 EPE

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 137,127 miles on the clock, averaging 9,583 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 EPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,127
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,583

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading137,127 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,755
Average per year9,583
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 EPE 31k58k84k111k137k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,127 miles
Since last MOT+15,755 miles
PASS
Mileage121,372 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,267 miles
Since last MOT+5,518 miles
PASS
Mileage115,749 miles
Since last MOT+5,750 miles
PASS
Mileage109,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,999 miles
Since last MOT+6,368 miles
PASS
Mileage103,631 miles
Since last MOT+6,426 miles
PASS
Mileage97,205 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,204 miles
Since last MOT+6,264 miles
PASS
Mileage90,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,940 miles
Since last MOT+10,448 miles
PASS
Mileage80,492 miles
Since last MOT+12,147 miles
PASS
Mileage68,345 miles
Since last MOT+8,344 miles
PASS
Mileage60,001 miles
Since last MOT+16,086 miles
PASS
Mileage43,915 miles
Since last MOT+12,474 miles
PASS
Mileage31,441 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 EPE
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 EPE

What car is RJ53 EPE?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 EPE?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 EPE was 137,127 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 EPE passed its MOT?

RJ53 EPE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2017.

Is RJ53 EPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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