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RJ53 EYC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 111,441 miles on the clock, averaging 9,444 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 EYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,441
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,444

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 reading111,441 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,900
Average per year9,444
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 EYC 16k40k64k88k111k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,900 miles
PASS
Mileage106,541 miles
Since last MOT+2,794 miles
PASS
Mileage103,747 miles
Since last MOT+9,428 miles
PASS
Mileage94,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,319 miles
Since last MOT+9,475 miles
PASS
Mileage84,844 miles
Since last MOT+10,680 miles
PASS
Mileage74,164 miles
Since last MOT+11,624 miles
PASS
Mileage62,540 miles
Since last MOT+15,462 miles
PASS
Mileage47,078 miles
Since last MOT+12,284 miles
PASS
Mileage34,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,794 miles
Since last MOT+10,963 miles
PASS
Mileage23,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,831 miles
Since last MOT+7,803 miles
PASS
Mileage16,028 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 EYC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 EYC

What car is RJ53 EYC?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 EYC?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 EYC was 111,441 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 EYC passed its MOT?

RJ53 EYC has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2016.

Is RJ53 EYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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