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RJ53 EXD

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 143,151 miles on the clock, averaging 14,936 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 EXD

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,151
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
14,936

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 reading143,151 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year14,936
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ53 EXD 36k63k90k116k143k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,151 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,149 miles
Since last MOT+21,890 miles
PASS
Mileage121,259 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,299 miles
Since last MOT+19,121 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,178 miles
Since last MOT+14,131 miles
PASS
Mileage88,047 miles
Since last MOT+18,505 miles
PASS
Mileage69,542 miles
Since last MOT+10,337 miles
PASS
Mileage59,205 miles
Since last MOT+11,967 miles
PASS
Mileage47,238 miles
Since last MOT+11,380 miles
PASS
Mileage35,858 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 EXD
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 EXD

What car is RJ53 EXD?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 EXD?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 EXD was 143,151 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 EXD passed its MOT?

RJ53 EXD has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2014.

Is RJ53 EXD ULEZ compliant?

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

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