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SA53 KWM

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 48,401 miles on the clock, averaging 2,169 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 KWM

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,169

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 reading48,401 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,167
Average per year2,169
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA53 KWM 7k17k28k38k48k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,401 miles
Since last MOT+6,167 miles
PASS
Mileage42,234 miles
Since last MOT+4,571 miles
PASS
Mileage37,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,663 miles
Since last MOT+2,645 miles
PASS
Mileage35,018 miles
Since last MOT+1,262 miles
PASS
Mileage33,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,756 miles
Since last MOT+1,227 miles
PASS
Mileage32,529 miles
Since last MOT+2,008 miles
PASS
Mileage30,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,521 miles
Since last MOT+1,338 miles
PASS
Mileage29,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,183 miles
Since last MOT+1,969 miles
PASS
Mileage27,214 miles
Since last MOT+2,218 miles
PASS
Mileage24,996 miles
Since last MOT+2,007 miles
PASS
Mileage22,989 miles
Since last MOT+2,945 miles
PASS
Mileage20,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,044 miles
Since last MOT+2,147 miles
PASS
Mileage17,897 miles
Since last MOT+803 miles
PASS
Mileage17,094 miles
Since last MOT+1,015 miles
PASS
Mileage16,079 miles
Since last MOT+1,431 miles
PASS
Mileage14,648 miles
Since last MOT+1,949 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,699 miles
Since last MOT+3,020 miles
FAIL
Mileage9,679 miles
Since last MOT+2,567 miles
PASS
Mileage7,112 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 KWM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SA53 KWM

What car is SA53 KWM?

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

What is the mileage of SA53 KWM?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 KWM was 48,401 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 KWM passed its MOT?

SA53 KWM has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2025.

Is SA53 KWM ULEZ compliant?

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

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