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RL03 MXN

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 142,081 miles on the clock, averaging 11,870 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RL03 MXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,081
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,870

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,081 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,008
Average per year11,870
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RL03 MXN 41k67k92k117k142k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,081 miles
Since last MOT+6,008 miles
PASS
Mileage136,073 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,065 miles
Since last MOT+9,040 miles
PASS
Mileage127,025 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,024 miles
Since last MOT+9,995 miles
PASS
Mileage117,029 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,028 miles
Since last MOT+12,464 miles
PASS
Mileage104,564 miles
Since last MOT+16,424 miles
PASS
Mileage88,140 miles
Since last MOT+12,915 miles
PASS
Mileage75,225 miles
Since last MOT+18,323 miles
PASS
Mileage56,902 miles
Since last MOT+15,469 miles
PASS
Mileage41,433 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

RegistrationRL03 MXN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RL03 MXN

What car is RL03 MXN?

RL03 MXN is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RL03 MXN?

The last recorded mileage for RL03 MXN was 142,081 miles, recorded on 9 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL03 MXN passed its MOT?

RL03 MXN has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2015.

Is RL03 MXN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL03 MXN 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 RL03 MXN?

RL03 MXN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.