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RJ53 EYD

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 97,141 miles on the clock, averaging 6,764 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 EYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,141
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,764

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,141 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,140
Average per year6,764
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 EYD 16k36k56k77k97k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,141 miles
Since last MOT+4,140 miles
PASS
Mileage93,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,695 miles
PASS
Mileage86,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,306 miles
Since last MOT+4,707 miles
PASS
Mileage81,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,599 miles
Since last MOT+5,413 miles
PASS
Mileage76,186 miles
Since last MOT+10,332 miles
PASS
Mileage65,854 miles
Since last MOT+11,269 miles
PASS
Mileage54,585 miles
Since last MOT+8,886 miles
PASS
Mileage45,699 miles
Since last MOT+7,334 miles
PASS
Mileage38,365 miles
Since last MOT+6,636 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,729 miles
Since last MOT+5,034 miles
PASS
Mileage26,695 miles
Since last MOT+7,925 miles
PASS
Mileage18,770 miles
Since last MOT+3,244 miles
PASS
Mileage15,526 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 EYD
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 EYD

What car is RJ53 EYD?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 EYD?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 EYD was 97,141 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 EYD passed its MOT?

RJ53 EYD has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2018.

Is RJ53 EYD ULEZ compliant?

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

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