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SA53 UTB

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 112,037 miles on the clock, averaging 11,074 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SA53 UTB

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,037
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,074

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading112,037 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,908
Average per year11,074
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA53 UTB 11k36k62k87k112k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,037 miles
Since last MOT+2,908 miles
PASS
Mileage109,129 miles
Since last MOT+11,495 miles
PASS
Mileage97,634 miles
Since last MOT+13,880 miles
PASS
Mileage83,754 miles
Since last MOT+14,390 miles
PASS
Mileage69,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,364 miles
Since last MOT+7,295 miles
PASS
Mileage62,069 miles
Since last MOT+6,411 miles
PASS
Mileage55,658 miles
Since last MOT+2,716 miles
PASS
Mileage52,942 miles
Since last MOT+14,390 miles
PASS
Mileage38,552 miles
Since last MOT+14,371 miles
PASS
Mileage24,181 miles
Since last MOT+13,011 miles
PASS
Mileage11,170 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 UTB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SA53 UTB

What car is SA53 UTB?

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

What is the mileage of SA53 UTB?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 UTB was 112,037 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 UTB passed its MOT?

SA53 UTB has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Nov 2015.

Is SA53 UTB ULEZ compliant?

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

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