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SA53 UVX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 78,075 miles on the clock, averaging 4,533 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 UVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,075
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,533

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,075 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,533
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SA53 UVX 30k42k54k66k78k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,075 miles
Since last MOT+5,354 miles
PASS
Mileage72,721 miles
Since last MOT+3,651 miles
PASS
Mileage69,070 miles
Since last MOT+217 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,853 miles
Since last MOT+3,839 miles
PASS
Mileage65,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,007 miles
PASS
Mileage61,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,007 miles
Since last MOT+3,678 miles
PASS
Mileage57,329 miles
Since last MOT+4,508 miles
PASS
Mileage52,821 miles
Since last MOT+5,469 miles
PASS
Mileage47,352 miles
Since last MOT+4,783 miles
PASS
Mileage42,569 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,565 miles
Since last MOT+5,780 miles
PASS
Mileage36,785 miles
Since last MOT+4,459 miles
PASS
Mileage32,326 miles
Since last MOT+2,638 miles
PASS
Mileage29,688 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 UVX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SA53 UVX

What car is SA53 UVX?

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

What is the mileage of SA53 UVX?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 UVX was 78,075 miles, recorded on 24 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 UVX passed its MOT?

SA53 UVX has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2017.

Is SA53 UVX ULEZ compliant?

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

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