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RJ53 EWP

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 133,734 miles on the clock, averaging 8,526 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 EWP

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,734
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,526

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,734 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year8,526
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 EWP 38k62k86k110k134k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,734 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,726 miles
Since last MOT+5,683 miles
PASS
Mileage128,043 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,031 miles
Since last MOT+5,625 miles
PASS
Mileage122,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,406 miles
Since last MOT+10,156 miles
PASS
Mileage112,250 miles
Since last MOT+6,923 miles
PASS
Mileage105,327 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,323 miles
Since last MOT+6,006 miles
PASS
Mileage99,317 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,314 miles
Since last MOT+12,042 miles
PASS
Mileage87,272 miles
Since last MOT+8,557 miles
PASS
Mileage78,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,715 miles
Since last MOT+3,608 miles
PASS
Mileage75,107 miles
Since last MOT+13,513 miles
PASS
Mileage61,594 miles
Since last MOT+12,025 miles
PASS
Mileage49,569 miles
Since last MOT+11,519 miles
PASS
Mileage38,050 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 EWP
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 EWP

What car is RJ53 EWP?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 EWP?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 EWP was 133,734 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 EWP passed its MOT?

RJ53 EWP has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2018.

Is RJ53 EWP ULEZ compliant?

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

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