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RL03 OFX

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 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 86,564 miles on the clock, averaging 4,454 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RL03 OFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,564
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,454

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,564 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,571
Average per year4,454
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RL03 OFX 19k36k53k70k87k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,564 miles
Since last MOT+5,571 miles
PASS
Mileage80,993 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,992 miles
Since last MOT+6,535 miles
PASS
Mileage74,457 miles
Since last MOT+3,673 miles
PASS
Mileage70,784 miles
Since last MOT+4,051 miles
PASS
Mileage66,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,733 miles
Since last MOT+3,058 miles
PASS
Mileage63,675 miles
Since last MOT+6,561 miles
PASS
Mileage57,114 miles
Since last MOT+5,598 miles
PASS
Mileage51,516 miles
Since last MOT+4,443 miles
PASS
Mileage47,073 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage44,354 miles
Since last MOT+3,146 miles
PASS
Mileage41,208 miles
Since last MOT+3,515 miles
PASS
Mileage37,693 miles
Since last MOT+3,214 miles
PASS
Mileage34,479 miles
Since last MOT+3,299 miles
PASS
Mileage31,180 miles
Since last MOT+6,408 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,772 miles
Since last MOT+6,271 miles
PASS
Mileage18,501 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 OFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RL03 OFX

What car is RL03 OFX?

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

What is the mileage of RL03 OFX?

The last recorded mileage for RL03 OFX was 86,564 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL03 OFX passed its MOT?

RL03 OFX has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2021.

Is RL03 OFX ULEZ compliant?

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

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