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RV03 VDT

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 91,805 miles on the clock, averaging 5,034 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 VDT

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,805
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,034

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 reading91,805 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,376
Average per year5,034
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV03 VDT 19k37k55k74k92k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,805 miles
Since last MOT+3,376 miles
PASS
Mileage88,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,429 miles
Since last MOT+2,370 miles
PASS
Mileage86,059 miles
Since last MOT+4,067 miles
PASS
Mileage81,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,992 miles
Since last MOT+4,516 miles
PASS
Mileage77,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,476 miles
Since last MOT+4,608 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,868 miles
Since last MOT+5,859 miles
PASS
Mileage67,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,009 miles
Since last MOT+4,703 miles
PASS
Mileage62,306 miles
Since last MOT+4,103 miles
PASS
Mileage58,203 miles
Since last MOT+4,714 miles
PASS
Mileage53,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,489 miles
Since last MOT+5,894 miles
PASS
Mileage47,595 miles
Since last MOT+7,485 miles
PASS
Mileage40,110 miles
Since last MOT+7,202 miles
PASS
Mileage32,908 miles
Since last MOT+6,493 miles
PASS
Mileage26,415 miles
Since last MOT+7,789 miles
PASS
Mileage18,626 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 VDT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RV03 VDT

What car is RV03 VDT?

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

What is the mileage of RV03 VDT?

The last recorded mileage for RV03 VDT was 91,805 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV03 VDT passed its MOT?

RV03 VDT has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2021.

Is RV03 VDT ULEZ compliant?

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

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