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SB53 GNF

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
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 1242cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 54,251 miles on the clock, averaging 2,291 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 SB53 GNF

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,251
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
2,291

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 reading54,251 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year2,291
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 GNF 25k32k40k47k54k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,251 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,250 miles
Since last MOT+3,230 miles
PASS
Mileage51,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,020 miles
Since last MOT+3,996 miles
PASS
Mileage47,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,024 miles
Since last MOT+1,266 miles
PASS
Mileage45,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,758 miles
Since last MOT+1,179 miles
PASS
Mileage44,579 miles
Since last MOT+1,294 miles
PASS
Mileage43,285 miles
Since last MOT+1,090 miles
PASS
Mileage42,195 miles
Since last MOT+1,738 miles
PASS
Mileage40,457 miles
Since last MOT+1,857 miles
PASS
Mileage38,600 miles
Since last MOT+1,779 miles
PASS
Mileage36,821 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,799 miles
Since last MOT+2,232 miles
PASS
Mileage34,567 miles
Since last MOT+2,308 miles
PASS
Mileage32,259 miles
Since last MOT+7,209 miles
PASS
Mileage25,050 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

RegistrationSB53 GNF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 GNF

What car is SB53 GNF?

SB53 GNF is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 GNF?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 GNF was 54,251 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 GNF passed its MOT?

SB53 GNF has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2019.

Is SB53 GNF ULEZ compliant?

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

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