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RJ53 EZX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 141,488 miles on the clock, averaging 6,976 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 EZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,488
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,976

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 reading141,488 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,976
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 EZX 37k63k89k115k141k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,488 miles
Since last MOT+2,924 miles
PASS
Mileage138,564 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage133,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,011 miles
Since last MOT+5,136 miles
PASS
Mileage127,875 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,874 miles
Since last MOT+6,229 miles
PASS
Mileage121,645 miles
Since last MOT+6,037 miles
PASS
Mileage115,608 miles
Since last MOT+5,830 miles
PASS
Mileage109,778 miles
Since last MOT+9,128 miles
PASS
Mileage100,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,650 miles
Since last MOT+7,491 miles
PASS
Mileage93,159 miles
Since last MOT+10,192 miles
PASS
Mileage82,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,967 miles
Since last MOT+8,671 miles
PASS
Mileage74,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,108 miles
PASS
Mileage66,188 miles
Since last MOT+8,189 miles
PASS
Mileage57,999 miles
Since last MOT+8,247 miles
PASS
Mileage49,752 miles
Since last MOT+8,877 miles
PASS
Mileage40,875 miles
Since last MOT+3,864 miles
PASS
Mileage37,011 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 EZX
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 EZX

What car is RJ53 EZX?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 EZX?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 EZX was 141,488 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 EZX passed its MOT?

RJ53 EZX has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2021.

Is RJ53 EZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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