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RJ53 EYH

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 118,894 miles on the clock, averaging 6,229 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 EYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,894
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,229

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 reading118,894 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,229
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ53 EYH 31k53k75k97k119k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,894 miles
Since last MOT+3,455 miles
PASS
Mileage115,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,439 miles
Since last MOT+6,311 miles
PASS
Mileage109,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,128 miles
Since last MOT+6,282 miles
PASS
Mileage102,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,846 miles
Since last MOT+7,118 miles
PASS
Mileage95,728 miles
Since last MOT+7,951 miles
PASS
Mileage87,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,777 miles
Since last MOT+8,859 miles
PASS
Mileage78,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,918 miles
Since last MOT+7,337 miles
PASS
Mileage71,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,581 miles
Since last MOT+6,440 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,141 miles
Since last MOT+6,873 miles
PASS
Mileage58,268 miles
Since last MOT+4,491 miles
PASS
Mileage53,777 miles
Since last MOT+4,559 miles
PASS
Mileage49,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,588 miles
PASS
Mileage45,630 miles
Since last MOT+5,912 miles
PASS
Mileage39,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,718 miles
Since last MOT+8,255 miles
PASS
Mileage31,463 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,390 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 EYH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 EYH

What car is RJ53 EYH?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 EYH?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 EYH was 118,894 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 EYH passed its MOT?

RJ53 EYH has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2020.

Is RJ53 EYH ULEZ compliant?

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

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