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RJ53 EWK

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Gold Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGold
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 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 169,881 miles on the clock, averaging 12,727 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 EWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,881
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,727

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,881 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year12,727
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 EWK 38k71k104k137k170k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,881 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,934 miles
PASS
Mileage163,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,943 miles
Since last MOT+5,231 miles
PASS
Mileage158,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,712 miles
Since last MOT+9,702 miles
PASS
Mileage149,010 miles
Since last MOT+20,146 miles
PASS
Mileage128,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,864 miles
Since last MOT+21,152 miles
PASS
Mileage107,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,712 miles
Since last MOT+27,761 miles
PASS
Mileage79,951 miles
Since last MOT+11,832 miles
PASS
Mileage68,119 miles
Since last MOT+10,958 miles
PASS
Mileage57,161 miles
Since last MOT+10,486 miles
PASS
Mileage46,675 miles
Since last MOT+8,479 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,196 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 EWK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 EWK

What car is RJ53 EWK?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 EWK?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 EWK was 169,881 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 EWK passed its MOT?

RJ53 EWK has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2017.

Is RJ53 EWK ULEZ compliant?

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

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