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RJ53 EXO

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 108,777 miles on the clock, averaging 6,115 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 EXO

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,777
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,115

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 reading108,777 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,135
Average per year6,115
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 EXO 25k46k67k88k109k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,777 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage105,642 miles
Since last MOT+3,355 miles
PASS
Mileage102,287 miles
Since last MOT+6,256 miles
PASS
Mileage96,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,031 miles
Since last MOT+8,714 miles
PASS
Mileage87,317 miles
Since last MOT+8,340 miles
PASS
Mileage78,977 miles
Since last MOT+6,939 miles
PASS
Mileage72,038 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,938 miles
Since last MOT+7,127 miles
PASS
Mileage64,811 miles
Since last MOT+3,837 miles
PASS
Mileage60,974 miles
Since last MOT+6,164 miles
PASS
Mileage54,810 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage46,485 miles
Since last MOT+7,836 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,649 miles
Since last MOT+7,245 miles
PASS
Mileage31,404 miles
Since last MOT+6,648 miles
PASS
Mileage24,756 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 EXO
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 EXO

What car is RJ53 EXO?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 EXO?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 EXO was 108,777 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 EXO passed its MOT?

RJ53 EXO has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2020.

Is RJ53 EXO ULEZ compliant?

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

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