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SB53 BAV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1399cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 93,570 miles on the clock, averaging 6,292 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 BAV

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,570
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,292

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

Below average
Latest reading93,570 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,421
Average per year6,292
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB53 BAV 36k50k65k79k94k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,421 miles
PASS
Mileage90,149 miles
Since last MOT+4,994 miles
PASS
Mileage85,155 miles
Since last MOT+5,626 miles
PASS
Mileage79,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,513 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,016 miles
Since last MOT+5,796 miles
PASS
Mileage70,220 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,800 miles
PASS
Mileage63,419 miles
Since last MOT+8,992 miles
PASS
Mileage54,427 miles
Since last MOT+10,807 miles
PASS
Mileage43,620 miles
Since last MOT+7,841 miles
PASS
Mileage35,779 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 BAV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 BAV

What car is SB53 BAV?

SB53 BAV is an black Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 BAV?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 BAV was 93,570 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 BAV passed its MOT?

SB53 BAV has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2016.

Is SB53 BAV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 BAV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SB53 BAV?

SB53 BAV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.