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SB53 GXR

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 84,908 miles on the clock, averaging 6,640 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 GXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,908
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,640

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,908 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,306
Average per year6,640
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 GXR 22k37k53k69k85k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage84,908 miles
Since last MOT+1,306 miles
PASS
Mileage83,602 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,597 miles
Since last MOT+3,237 miles
PASS
Mileage80,360 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,356 miles
Since last MOT+3,806 miles
PASS
Mileage76,550 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,543 miles
Since last MOT+3,260 miles
PASS
Mileage73,283 miles
Since last MOT+10,434 miles
PASS
Mileage62,849 miles
Since last MOT+9,268 miles
PASS
Mileage53,581 miles
Since last MOT+9,696 miles
PASS
Mileage43,885 miles
Since last MOT+10,093 miles
PASS
Mileage33,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,792 miles
Since last MOT+7,622 miles
PASS
Mileage26,170 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage21,604 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 GXR
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 GXR

What car is SB53 GXR?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 GXR?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 GXR was 84,908 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 GXR passed its MOT?

SB53 GXR has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 16 Jun 2016.

Is SB53 GXR ULEZ compliant?

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

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