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RV03 PHU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 105,797 miles on the clock, averaging 6,362 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 PHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,797
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,362

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,797 miles
Reading date
Miles last year463
Average per year6,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 PHU 22k43k64k85k106k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,797 miles
Since last MOT+463 miles
PASS
Mileage105,334 miles
Since last MOT+1,122 miles
PASS
Mileage104,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,212 miles
Since last MOT+2,278 miles
PASS
Mileage101,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,934 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
PASS
Mileage94,946 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,946 miles
Since last MOT+2,836 miles
PASS
Mileage96,110 miles
Since last MOT+4,612 miles
PASS
Mileage91,498 miles
Since last MOT+6,245 miles
PASS
Mileage85,253 miles
Since last MOT+7,599 miles
PASS
Mileage77,654 miles
Since last MOT+13,116 miles
PASS
Mileage64,538 miles
Since last MOT+2,245 miles
PASS
Mileage62,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,293 miles
Since last MOT+10,991 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,302 miles
Since last MOT+10,086 miles
PASS
Mileage41,216 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage41,211 miles
Since last MOT+9,088 miles
PASS
Mileage32,123 miles
Since last MOT+10,278 miles
PASS
Mileage21,845 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 PHU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RV03 PHU

What car is RV03 PHU?

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

What is the mileage of RV03 PHU?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 PHU was 105,797 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 PHU passed its MOT?

RV03 PHU has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2019.

Is RV03 PHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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