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RJ53 FNU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourRed
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 1388cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 157,489 miles on the clock, averaging 9,757 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 FNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,489
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,757

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 reading157,489 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,757
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 FNU 16k51k87k122k157k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,489 miles
Since last MOT+360 miles
PASS
Mileage157,129 miles
Since last MOT+904 miles
PASS
Mileage156,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,225 miles
Since last MOT+842 miles
PASS
Mileage155,383 miles
Since last MOT+1,046 miles
PASS
Mileage154,337 miles
Since last MOT+1,520 miles
PASS
Mileage152,817 miles
Since last MOT+1,791 miles
PASS
Mileage151,026 miles
Since last MOT+2,278 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,748 miles
Since last MOT+1,614 miles
PASS
Mileage147,134 miles
Since last MOT+19,531 miles
PASS
Mileage127,603 miles
Since last MOT+19,341 miles
PASS
Mileage108,262 miles
Since last MOT+20,788 miles
PASS
Mileage87,474 miles
Since last MOT+22,336 miles
PASS
Mileage65,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,138 miles
Since last MOT+20,617 miles
PASS
Mileage44,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,521 miles
Since last MOT+16,958 miles
PASS
Mileage27,563 miles
Since last MOT+11,988 miles
PASS
Mileage15,575 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 FNU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 FNU

What car is RJ53 FNU?

RJ53 FNU is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 FNU?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 FNU was 157,489 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 FNU passed its MOT?

RJ53 FNU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2021.

Is RJ53 FNU ULEZ compliant?

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

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