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RN53 CNC

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 127,128 miles on the clock, averaging 10,843 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 RN53 CNC

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,128
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,843

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading127,128 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,529
Average per year10,843
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN53 CNC 31k55k79k103k127k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,128 miles
Since last MOT+20,529 miles
PASS
Mileage106,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,599 miles
Since last MOT+16,649 miles
PASS
Mileage89,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,950 miles
Since last MOT+7,980 miles
PASS
Mileage81,970 miles
Since last MOT+6,235 miles
PASS
Mileage75,735 miles
Since last MOT+6,081 miles
PASS
Mileage69,654 miles
Since last MOT+6,736 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,918 miles
Since last MOT+9,784 miles
PASS
Mileage53,134 miles
Since last MOT+10,430 miles
PASS
Mileage42,704 miles
Since last MOT+11,233 miles
PASS
Mileage31,471 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,470 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

RegistrationRN53 CNC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RN53 CNC

What car is RN53 CNC?

RN53 CNC is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RN53 CNC?

The last recorded mileage for RN53 CNC was 127,128 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN53 CNC passed its MOT?

RN53 CNC has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2015.

Is RN53 CNC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 CNC 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 RN53 CNC?

RN53 CNC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.