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RJ53 FBA

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 105,873 miles on the clock, averaging 8,109 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 FBA

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,873
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,109

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading105,873 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,711
Average per year8,109
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 FBA 27k47k66k86k106k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,873 miles
Since last MOT+4,711 miles
PASS
Mileage101,162 miles
Since last MOT+7,596 miles
PASS
Mileage93,566 miles
Since last MOT+12,932 miles
PASS
Mileage80,634 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
PASS
Mileage80,484 miles
Since last MOT+10,520 miles
PASS
Mileage69,964 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,962 miles
Since last MOT+3,988 miles
PASS
Mileage65,974 miles
Since last MOT+3,858 miles
PASS
Mileage62,116 miles
Since last MOT+9,782 miles
PASS
Mileage52,334 miles
Since last MOT+12,090 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,244 miles
Since last MOT+13,166 miles
PASS
Mileage27,078 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 FBA
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 FBA

What car is RJ53 FBA?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 FBA?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 FBA was 105,873 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 FBA passed its MOT?

RJ53 FBA has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2016.

Is RJ53 FBA ULEZ compliant?

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

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