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RJ53 EVV

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 93,824 miles on the clock, averaging 6,287 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 EVV

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,824
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,287

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 reading93,824 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,287
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ53 EVV 31k47k63k78k94k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,824 miles
Since last MOT+7,158 miles
PASS
Mileage86,666 miles
Since last MOT+8,759 miles
PASS
Mileage77,907 miles
Since last MOT+8,278 miles
PASS
Mileage69,629 miles
Since last MOT+8,572 miles
PASS
Mileage61,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,057 miles
Since last MOT+5,981 miles
PASS
Mileage55,076 miles
Since last MOT+5,856 miles
PASS
Mileage49,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,220 miles
Since last MOT+6,054 miles
PASS
Mileage43,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,041 miles
PASS
Mileage36,125 miles
Since last MOT+4,657 miles
PASS
Mileage31,468 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 EVV
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 EVV

What car is RJ53 EVV?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 EVV?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 EVV was 93,824 miles, recorded on 30 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 EVV passed its MOT?

RJ53 EVV has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Dec 2016.

Is RJ53 EVV ULEZ compliant?

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

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