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WG53 RKJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 117,452 miles on the clock, averaging 7,805 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 WG53 RKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,452
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,805

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,452 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,805
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WG53 RKJ 8k36k63k90k117k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,452 miles
Since last MOT+8,615 miles
PASS
Mileage108,837 miles
Since last MOT+9,718 miles
PASS
Mileage99,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,119 miles
Since last MOT+8,893 miles
PASS
Mileage90,226 miles
Since last MOT+7,587 miles
PASS
Mileage82,639 miles
Since last MOT+8,340 miles
PASS
Mileage74,299 miles
Since last MOT+8,102 miles
PASS
Mileage66,197 miles
Since last MOT+7,870 miles
PASS
Mileage58,327 miles
Since last MOT+9,143 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,184 miles
Since last MOT+10,583 miles
PASS
Mileage38,601 miles
Since last MOT+5,640 miles
PASS
Mileage32,961 miles
Since last MOT+4,911 miles
PASS
Mileage28,050 miles
Since last MOT+6,125 miles
PASS
Mileage21,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage15,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,711 miles
PASS
Mileage8,422 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

RegistrationWG53 RKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WG53 RKJ

What car is WG53 RKJ?

WG53 RKJ is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WG53 RKJ?

The last recorded mileage for WG53 RKJ was 117,452 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG53 RKJ passed its MOT?

WG53 RKJ has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2020.

Is WG53 RKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG53 RKJ 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 WG53 RKJ?

WG53 RKJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.