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RN53 HJV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 151,001 miles on the clock, averaging 8,293 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for RN53 HJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,293

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 reading151,001 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,623
Average per year8,293
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN53 HJV 23k55k87k119k151k '06'22'16

Check RN53 HJV

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,001 miles
Since last MOT+7,623 miles
PASS
Mileage143,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,378 miles
Since last MOT+7,961 miles
PASS
Mileage135,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,861 miles
PASS
Mileage129,556 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,471 miles
Since last MOT+11,525 miles
PASS
Mileage117,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,946 miles
Since last MOT+9,969 miles
PASS
Mileage107,977 miles
Since last MOT+6,774 miles
PASS
Mileage101,203 miles
Since last MOT+13,598 miles
PASS
Mileage87,605 miles
Since last MOT+12,130 miles
PASS
Mileage75,475 miles
Since last MOT+10,604 miles
PASS
Mileage64,871 miles
Since last MOT+10,868 miles
PASS
Mileage54,003 miles
Since last MOT+8,733 miles
PASS
Mileage45,270 miles
Since last MOT+6,741 miles
PASS
Mileage38,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,934 miles
PASS
Mileage34,595 miles
Since last MOT+5,335 miles
PASS
Mileage29,260 miles
Since last MOT+5,919 miles
PASS
Mileage23,341 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 HJV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RN53 HJV

What car is RN53 HJV?

RN53 HJV is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RN53 HJV?

The last recorded mileage for RN53 HJV was 151,001 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN53 HJV passed its MOT?

RN53 HJV has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2022.

Is RN53 HJV ULEZ compliant?

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

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