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RJ53 EUK

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 108,177 miles on the clock, averaging 9,189 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 EUK

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,177
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
9,189

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading108,177 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,189
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 EUK 42k58k75k92k108k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,177 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,382 miles
Since last MOT+21,117 miles
PASS
Mileage109,265 miles
Since last MOT+12,201 miles
PASS
Mileage97,064 miles
Since last MOT+20,833 miles
PASS
Mileage76,231 miles
Since last MOT+17,759 miles
PASS
Mileage58,472 miles
Since last MOT+13,910 miles
PASS
Mileage44,562 miles
Since last MOT+2,957 miles
PASS
Mileage41,605 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 EUK
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 EUK

What car is RJ53 EUK?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 EUK?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 EUK was 108,177 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 EUK passed its MOT?

RJ53 EUK has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2014.

Is RJ53 EUK ULEZ compliant?

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

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