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RL03 OMD

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 128,902 miles on the clock, averaging 6,916 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RL03 OMD

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,902
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,916

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,902 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,956
Average per year6,916
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL03 OMD 10k40k69k99k129k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,902 miles
Since last MOT+8,956 miles
PASS
Mileage119,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,946 miles
Since last MOT+9,069 miles
PASS
Mileage110,877 miles
Since last MOT+11,499 miles
PASS
Mileage99,378 miles
Since last MOT+8,460 miles
PASS
Mileage90,918 miles
Since last MOT+10,012 miles
PASS
Mileage80,906 miles
Since last MOT+6,761 miles
PASS
Mileage74,145 miles
Since last MOT+9,778 miles
PASS
Mileage64,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,367 miles
Since last MOT+10,379 miles
PASS
Mileage53,988 miles
Since last MOT+12,063 miles
PASS
Mileage41,925 miles
Since last MOT+9,841 miles
PASS
Mileage32,084 miles
Since last MOT+2,709 miles
PASS
Mileage29,375 miles
Since last MOT+2,637 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,738 miles
Since last MOT+2,515 miles
PASS
Mileage24,223 miles
Since last MOT+3,324 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,899 miles
Since last MOT+3,979 miles
PASS
Mileage16,920 miles
Since last MOT+3,147 miles
PASS
Mileage13,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,755 miles
PASS
Mileage10,018 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 OMD
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 OMD

What car is RL03 OMD?

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

What is the mileage of RL03 OMD?

The last recorded mileage for RL03 OMD was 128,902 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL03 OMD passed its MOT?

RL03 OMD has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2023.

Is RL03 OMD ULEZ compliant?

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

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