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SB53 ELU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 1388cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 133,394 miles on the clock, averaging 8,936 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 ELU

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,394
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
8,936

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,394 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,936
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 ELU 45k67k89k111k133k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,394 miles
Since last MOT+10,310 miles
PASS
Mileage123,084 miles
Since last MOT+13,469 miles
PASS
Mileage109,615 miles
Since last MOT+4,681 miles
PASS
Mileage104,934 miles
Since last MOT+4,937 miles
PASS
Mileage99,997 miles
Since last MOT+8,013 miles
PASS
Mileage91,984 miles
Since last MOT+16,512 miles
PASS
Mileage75,472 miles
Since last MOT+12,584 miles
PASS
Mileage62,888 miles
Since last MOT+9,073 miles
PASS
Mileage53,815 miles
Since last MOT+6,625 miles
PASS
Mileage47,190 miles
Since last MOT+1,827 miles
PASS
Mileage45,363 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 ELU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 ELU

What car is SB53 ELU?

SB53 ELU is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 ELU?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 ELU was 133,394 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 ELU passed its MOT?

SB53 ELU has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Aug 2016.

Is SB53 ELU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 ELU 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 SB53 ELU?

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