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RN03 ETL

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 80,036 miles on the clock, averaging 6,541 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 RN03 ETL

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,036
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,541

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

Below average
Latest reading80,036 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,914
Average per year6,541
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN03 ETL 11k28k46k63k80k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,036 miles
Since last MOT+11,914 miles
PASS
Mileage68,122 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage64,696 miles
Since last MOT+2,631 miles
PASS
Mileage62,065 miles
Since last MOT+476 miles
PASS
Mileage61,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,589 miles
Since last MOT+6,998 miles
PASS
Mileage54,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,067 miles
PASS
Mileage49,524 miles
Since last MOT+5,554 miles
PASS
Mileage43,970 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,969 miles
Since last MOT+10,735 miles
PASS
Mileage33,234 miles
Since last MOT+7,224 miles
PASS
Mileage26,010 miles
Since last MOT+6,247 miles
PASS
Mileage19,763 miles
Since last MOT+8,461 miles
PASS
Mileage11,302 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

RegistrationRN03 ETL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RN03 ETL

What car is RN03 ETL?

RN03 ETL is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RN03 ETL?

The last recorded mileage for RN03 ETL was 80,036 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN03 ETL passed its MOT?

RN03 ETL has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2017.

Is RN03 ETL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN03 ETL 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 RN03 ETL?

RN03 ETL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.