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RX53 AYY

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 112,154 miles on the clock, averaging 8,327 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for RX53 AYY

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,154
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,327

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,154 miles
Reading date
Miles last year167
Average per year8,327
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX53 AYY 39k57k75k94k112k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,154 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,987 miles
Since last MOT+2,420 miles
PASS
Mileage109,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,567 miles
Since last MOT+10,591 miles
PASS
Mileage98,976 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,906 miles
Since last MOT+8,374 miles
PASS
Mileage90,532 miles
Since last MOT+8,235 miles
PASS
Mileage82,297 miles
Since last MOT+15,433 miles
PASS
Mileage66,864 miles
Since last MOT+7,825 miles
PASS
Mileage59,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,039 miles
Since last MOT+7,255 miles
PASS
Mileage51,784 miles
Since last MOT+5,988 miles
PASS
Mileage45,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,796 miles
Since last MOT+7,125 miles
PASS
Mileage38,671 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

RegistrationRX53 AYY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RX53 AYY

What car is RX53 AYY?

RX53 AYY is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RX53 AYY?

The last recorded mileage for RX53 AYY was 112,154 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX53 AYY passed its MOT?

RX53 AYY has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2015.

Is RX53 AYY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX53 AYY 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 RX53 AYY?

RX53 AYY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.