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RN03 VPG

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 10 (50% pass rate). It has 121,042 miles on the clock, averaging 7,464 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RN03 VPG

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,042
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,464

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,042 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,464
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN03 VPG 38k59k79k100k121k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,042 miles
Since last MOT+7,935 miles
PASS
Mileage113,107 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,103 miles
Since last MOT+7,141 miles
PASS
Mileage105,962 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,917 miles
Since last MOT+8,984 miles
PASS
Mileage96,933 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,933 miles
Since last MOT+5,131 miles
PASS
Mileage93,802 miles
Since last MOT+4,488 miles
PASS
Mileage89,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,314 miles
Since last MOT+4,998 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,316 miles
Since last MOT+4,993 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,323 miles
Since last MOT+6,362 miles
PASS
Mileage72,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,961 miles
Since last MOT+13,852 miles
PASS
Mileage59,109 miles
Since last MOT+12,763 miles
PASS
Mileage46,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,346 miles
Since last MOT+8,492 miles
PASS
Mileage37,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,854 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 VPG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RN03 VPG

What car is RN03 VPG?

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

What is the mileage of RN03 VPG?

The last recorded mileage for RN03 VPG was 121,042 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN03 VPG passed its MOT?

RN03 VPG has had 20 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (10 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2017.

Is RN03 VPG ULEZ compliant?

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

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