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RX03 TYD

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 93,041 miles on the clock, averaging 4,072 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RX03 TYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,041
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,072

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

Low mileage
Latest reading93,041 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,823
Average per year4,072
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX03 TYD 21k39k57k75k93k '06'23'16

Check RX03 TYD

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage93,041 miles
Since last MOT+1,823 miles
PASS
Mileage91,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,218 miles
Since last MOT+1,852 miles
PASS
Mileage89,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,366 miles
Since last MOT+1,919 miles
PASS
Mileage87,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,637 miles
PASS
Mileage83,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,810 miles
Since last MOT+4,372 miles
PASS
Mileage79,438 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,422 miles
Since last MOT+4,367 miles
PASS
Mileage75,055 miles
Since last MOT+3,397 miles
PASS
Mileage71,658 miles
Since last MOT+2,953 miles
PASS
Mileage68,705 miles
Since last MOT+3,978 miles
PASS
Mileage64,727 miles
Since last MOT+4,452 miles
PASS
Mileage60,275 miles
Since last MOT+7,762 miles
PASS
Mileage52,513 miles
Since last MOT+7,938 miles
PASS
Mileage44,575 miles
Since last MOT+8,219 miles
PASS
Mileage36,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,356 miles
Since last MOT+4,731 miles
PASS
Mileage31,625 miles
Since last MOT+4,622 miles
PASS
Mileage27,003 miles
Since last MOT+6,304 miles
PASS
Mileage20,699 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

RegistrationRX03 TYD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About RX03 TYD

What car is RX03 TYD?

RX03 TYD is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RX03 TYD?

The last recorded mileage for RX03 TYD was 93,041 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX03 TYD passed its MOT?

RX03 TYD has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 14 Dec 2023.

Is RX03 TYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX03 TYD 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 RX03 TYD?

RX03 TYD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.