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RV03 UWA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 113,108 miles on the clock, averaging 13,465 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 RV03 UWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,108
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
13,465

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 reading113,108 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,465
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RV03 UWA 29k50k71k92k113k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,108 miles
Since last MOT+17,545 miles
PASS
Mileage95,563 miles
Since last MOT+18,341 miles
PASS
Mileage77,222 miles
Since last MOT+535 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,687 miles
Since last MOT+6,821 miles
PASS
Mileage69,866 miles
Since last MOT+12,669 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,197 miles
Since last MOT+15,335 miles
PASS
Mileage41,862 miles
Since last MOT+13,033 miles
PASS
Mileage28,829 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,828 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 UWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RV03 UWA

What car is RV03 UWA?

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

What is the mileage of RV03 UWA?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 UWA was 113,108 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 UWA passed its MOT?

RV03 UWA has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2012.

Is RV03 UWA ULEZ compliant?

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

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