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RJ53 ERO

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 90,317 miles on the clock, averaging 7,746 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 RJ53 ERO

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,317
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,746

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading90,317 miles
Reading date
Miles last year50
Average per year7,746
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ53 ERO 37k50k64k77k90k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,317 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,267 miles
Since last MOT+5,073 miles
PASS
Mileage85,194 miles
Since last MOT+5,450 miles
PASS
Mileage79,744 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage75,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,268 miles
Since last MOT+7,525 miles
PASS
Mileage67,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,743 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage61,387 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,318 miles
Since last MOT+10,574 miles
PASS
Mileage50,744 miles
Since last MOT+13,677 miles
PASS
Mileage37,067 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 ERO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 ERO

What car is RJ53 ERO?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 ERO?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 ERO was 90,317 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 ERO passed its MOT?

RJ53 ERO has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2013.

Is RJ53 ERO ULEZ compliant?

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

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