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SA53 DVX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 94,624 miles on the clock, averaging 4,761 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 SA53 DVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,624
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,761

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 reading94,624 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,761
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SA53 DVX 15k35k55k75k95k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,624 miles
Since last MOT+7,827 miles
PASS
Mileage86,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,797 miles
Since last MOT+8,623 miles
PASS
Mileage78,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,174 miles
Since last MOT+10,906 miles
PASS
Mileage67,268 miles
Since last MOT+4,692 miles
PASS
Mileage62,576 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage58,281 miles
Since last MOT+4,514 miles
PASS
Mileage53,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,946 miles
PASS
Mileage49,821 miles
Since last MOT+4,643 miles
PASS
Mileage45,178 miles
Since last MOT+4,756 miles
PASS
Mileage40,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,422 miles
Since last MOT+4,373 miles
PASS
Mileage36,049 miles
Since last MOT+3,281 miles
PASS
Mileage32,768 miles
Since last MOT+3,153 miles
PASS
Mileage29,615 miles
Since last MOT+3,170 miles
PASS
Mileage26,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,445 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage22,660 miles
Since last MOT+3,619 miles
PASS
Mileage19,041 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage15,145 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

RegistrationSA53 DVX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SA53 DVX

What car is SA53 DVX?

SA53 DVX is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA53 DVX?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 DVX was 94,624 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 DVX passed its MOT?

SA53 DVX has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2023.

Is SA53 DVX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA53 DVX 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 SA53 DVX?

SA53 DVX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.