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RV03 HVF

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 142,973 miles on the clock, averaging 6,193 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RV03 HVF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
142,973
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,193

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading142,973 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,336
Average per year6,193
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RV03 HVF 18k49k80k112k143k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,973 miles
Since last MOT+4,336 miles
PASS
Mileage138,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,637 miles
Since last MOT+5,655 miles
PASS
Mileage132,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage128,885 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,078 miles
PASS
Mileage123,803 miles
Since last MOT+9,473 miles
PASS
Mileage114,330 miles
Since last MOT+3,449 miles
PASS
Mileage110,881 miles
Since last MOT+7,191 miles
PASS
Mileage103,690 miles
Since last MOT+6,844 miles
PASS
Mileage96,846 miles
Since last MOT+8,242 miles
PASS
Mileage88,604 miles
Since last MOT+7,601 miles
PASS
Mileage81,003 miles
Since last MOT+8,227 miles
PASS
Mileage72,776 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
PASS
Mileage65,849 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage59,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage53,952 miles
Since last MOT+5,412 miles
PASS
Mileage48,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,427 miles
PASS
Mileage43,113 miles
Since last MOT+7,595 miles
PASS
Mileage35,518 miles
Since last MOT+5,870 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,648 miles
Since last MOT+5,603 miles
PASS
Mileage24,045 miles
Since last MOT+6,043 miles
PASS
Mileage18,002 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

RegistrationRV03 HVF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RV03 HVF

What car is RV03 HVF?

RV03 HVF is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RV03 HVF?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 HVF was 142,973 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 HVF passed its MOT?

RV03 HVF has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2026.

Is RV03 HVF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV03 HVF 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 RV03 HVF?

RV03 HVF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.