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RL03 OMV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 96,939 miles on the clock, averaging 5,369 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 OMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,939
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,369

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,939 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,754
Average per year5,369
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL03 OMV 12k33k54k76k97k '06'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,754 miles
PASS
Mileage93,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,185 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage89,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,461 miles
Since last MOT+3,485 miles
PASS
Mileage85,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,976 miles
Since last MOT+4,226 miles
PASS
Mileage81,750 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,749 miles
Since last MOT+6,261 miles
PASS
Mileage75,488 miles
Since last MOT+9,086 miles
PASS
Mileage66,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,314 miles
PASS
Mileage60,088 miles
Since last MOT+5,944 miles
PASS
Mileage54,144 miles
Since last MOT+5,806 miles
PASS
Mileage48,338 miles
Since last MOT+1,057 miles
PASS
Mileage47,281 miles
Since last MOT+9,787 miles
PASS
Mileage37,494 miles
Since last MOT+6,031 miles
PASS
Mileage31,463 miles
Since last MOT+7,458 miles
PASS
Mileage24,005 miles
Since last MOT+7,141 miles
PASS
Mileage16,864 miles
Since last MOT+4,904 miles
PASS
Mileage11,960 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 OMV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RL03 OMV

What car is RL03 OMV?

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

What is the mileage of RL03 OMV?

The last recorded mileage for RL03 OMV was 96,939 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL03 OMV passed its MOT?

RL03 OMV has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2022.

Is RL03 OMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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