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RN03 VTE

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 161,672 miles on the clock, averaging 13,000 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RN03 VTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,672
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
13,000

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,672 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year13,000
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN03 VTE 28k62k95k128k162k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,672 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,671 miles
Since last MOT+12,230 miles
PASS
Mileage149,441 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,439 miles
Since last MOT+17,792 miles
PASS
Mileage131,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,647 miles
Since last MOT+13,867 miles
PASS
Mileage117,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,780 miles
Since last MOT+2,670 miles
PASS
Mileage115,110 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,095 miles
Since last MOT+11,149 miles
PASS
Mileage103,946 miles
Since last MOT+15,084 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,862 miles
Since last MOT+17,288 miles
PASS
Mileage71,574 miles
Since last MOT+15,299 miles
PASS
Mileage56,275 miles
Since last MOT+14,028 miles
PASS
Mileage42,247 miles
Since last MOT+13,865 miles
PASS
Mileage28,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,382 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 VTE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RN03 VTE

What car is RN03 VTE?

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

What is the mileage of RN03 VTE?

The last recorded mileage for RN03 VTE was 161,672 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN03 VTE passed its MOT?

RN03 VTE has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2016.

Is RN03 VTE ULEZ compliant?

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

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