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SB53 GMU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1399cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1399cc
ColourGreen
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 1399cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 146,002 miles on the clock, averaging 10,456 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 GMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,002
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,456

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,002 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,241
Average per year10,456
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB53 GMU 29k58k88k117k146k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,002 miles
Since last MOT+15,241 miles
PASS
Mileage130,761 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,741 miles
Since last MOT+15,561 miles
PASS
Mileage115,180 miles
Since last MOT+317 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,863 miles
Since last MOT+13,586 miles
PASS
Mileage101,277 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,275 miles
Since last MOT+9,346 miles
PASS
Mileage91,929 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,921 miles
Since last MOT+9,763 miles
PASS
Mileage82,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,158 miles
Since last MOT+9,431 miles
PASS
Mileage72,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,727 miles
Since last MOT+11,311 miles
PASS
Mileage61,416 miles
Since last MOT+12,992 miles
PASS
Mileage48,424 miles
Since last MOT+10,099 miles
PASS
Mileage38,325 miles
Since last MOT+9,153 miles
PASS
Mileage29,172 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 GMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 GMU

What car is SB53 GMU?

SB53 GMU is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1399cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 GMU?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 GMU was 146,002 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 GMU passed its MOT?

SB53 GMU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2018.

Is SB53 GMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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