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RV03 UXL

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 123,056 miles on the clock, averaging 5,218 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 UXL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
123,056
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
5,218

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,056 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,218
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 UXL 18k44k71k97k123k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,056 miles
Since last MOT+1,576 miles
PASS
Mileage121,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,480 miles
Since last MOT+1,516 miles
PASS
Mileage119,964 miles
Since last MOT+982 miles
PASS
Mileage118,982 miles
Since last MOT+10,571 miles
PASS
Mileage108,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,411 miles
Since last MOT+8,594 miles
PASS
Mileage99,817 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
PASS
Mileage99,762 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,727 miles
Since last MOT+12,259 miles
PASS
Mileage87,468 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,417 miles
Since last MOT+13,864 miles
PASS
Mileage73,553 miles
Since last MOT+15,141 miles
PASS
Mileage58,412 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,408 miles
Since last MOT+9,101 miles
PASS
Mileage49,307 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,306 miles
Since last MOT+7,877 miles
PASS
Mileage41,429 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,428 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage35,072 miles
Since last MOT+3,319 miles
PASS
Mileage31,753 miles
Since last MOT+2,942 miles
PASS
Mileage28,811 miles
Since last MOT+2,608 miles
PASS
Mileage26,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,701 miles
PASS
Mileage23,502 miles
Since last MOT+2,781 miles
PASS
Mileage20,721 miles
Since last MOT+2,698 miles
PASS
Mileage18,023 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 UXL
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 UXL

What car is RV03 UXL?

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

What is the mileage of RV03 UXL?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 UXL was 123,056 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 UXL passed its MOT?

RV03 UXL has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2026.

Is RV03 UXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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