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RJ53 KUX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 132,204 miles on the clock, averaging 8,250 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 KUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,204
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,250

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading132,204 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,137
Average per year8,250
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 KUX 25k52k79k105k132k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,204 miles
Since last MOT+4,137 miles
PASS
Mileage128,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,768 miles
PASS
Mileage122,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,814 miles
PASS
Mileage116,485 miles
Since last MOT+5,621 miles
PASS
Mileage110,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,864 miles
Since last MOT+5,117 miles
PASS
Mileage105,747 miles
Since last MOT+6,188 miles
PASS
Mileage99,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,559 miles
Since last MOT+13,965 miles
PASS
Mileage85,594 miles
Since last MOT+10,519 miles
PASS
Mileage75,075 miles
Since last MOT+10,135 miles
PASS
Mileage64,940 miles
Since last MOT+9,498 miles
PASS
Mileage55,442 miles
Since last MOT+9,698 miles
PASS
Mileage45,744 miles
Since last MOT+10,079 miles
PASS
Mileage35,665 miles
Since last MOT+10,774 miles
PASS
Mileage24,891 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 KUX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 KUX

What car is RJ53 KUX?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 KUX?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 KUX was 132,204 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 KUX passed its MOT?

RJ53 KUX has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2019.

Is RJ53 KUX ULEZ compliant?

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

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