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RJ53 UCM

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 103,742 miles on the clock, averaging 6,184 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 UCM

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,742
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
6,184

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 reading103,742 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,184
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 UCM 21k41k62k83k104k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,742 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,741 miles
Since last MOT+15,211 miles
PASS
Mileage88,530 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,503 miles
Since last MOT+8,615 miles
PASS
Mileage79,888 miles
Since last MOT+7,520 miles
PASS
Mileage72,368 miles
Since last MOT+8,815 miles
PASS
Mileage63,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,553 miles
Since last MOT+2,994 miles
PASS
Mileage60,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,559 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage57,679 miles
Since last MOT+4,427 miles
PASS
Mileage53,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,322 miles
PASS
Mileage48,930 miles
Since last MOT+7,238 miles
PASS
Mileage41,692 miles
Since last MOT+4,581 miles
PASS
Mileage37,111 miles
Since last MOT+3,449 miles
PASS
Mileage33,662 miles
Since last MOT+4,656 miles
PASS
Mileage29,006 miles
Since last MOT+8,340 miles
PASS
Mileage20,666 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RJ53 UCM

What car is RJ53 UCM?

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

What is the mileage of RJ53 UCM?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 UCM was 103,742 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 UCM passed its MOT?

RJ53 UCM has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2020.

Is RJ53 UCM ULEZ compliant?

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

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