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RN03 VRD

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 82,720 miles on the clock, averaging 3,501 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 RN03 VRD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
82,720
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,501

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

Low mileage
Latest reading82,720 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,501
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN03 VRD 15k32k49k66k83k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,720 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage77,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,988 miles
Since last MOT+1,023 miles
PASS
Mileage76,965 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,961 miles
Since last MOT+2,147 miles
PASS
Mileage74,814 miles
Since last MOT+5,833 miles
PASS
Mileage68,981 miles
Since last MOT+830 miles
PASS
Mileage68,151 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,150 miles
Since last MOT+1,882 miles
PASS
Mileage66,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,268 miles
Since last MOT+1,935 miles
PASS
Mileage64,333 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,226 miles
Since last MOT+3,471 miles
PASS
Mileage60,755 miles
Since last MOT+12,664 miles
PASS
Mileage48,091 miles
Since last MOT+12,820 miles
PASS
Mileage35,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,271 miles
Since last MOT+12,192 miles
PASS
Mileage23,079 miles
Since last MOT+3,474 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,605 miles
Since last MOT+1,170 miles
PASS
Mileage18,435 miles
Since last MOT+2,087 miles
PASS
Mileage16,348 miles
Since last MOT+804 miles
PASS
Mileage15,544 miles
Since last MOT+840 miles
PASS
Mileage14,704 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 VRD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RN03 VRD

What car is RN03 VRD?

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

What is the mileage of RN03 VRD?

The last recorded mileage for RN03 VRD was 82,720 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN03 VRD passed its MOT?

RN03 VRD has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2026.

Is RN03 VRD ULEZ compliant?

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

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