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SB53 UHF

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 80,247 miles on the clock, averaging 4,164 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 UHF

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,247
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
4,164

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,247 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year4,164
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 UHF 39k49k60k70k80k '07'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,247 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,232 miles
Since last MOT+9,032 miles
PASS
Mileage71,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,200 miles
Since last MOT+695 miles
PASS
Mileage70,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,505 miles
Since last MOT+2,766 miles
PASS
Mileage67,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,739 miles
Since last MOT+2,291 miles
PASS
Mileage65,448 miles
Since last MOT+2,910 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,538 miles
Since last MOT+3,793 miles
PASS
Mileage58,745 miles
Since last MOT+5,597 miles
PASS
Mileage53,148 miles
Since last MOT+4,182 miles
PASS
Mileage48,966 miles
Since last MOT+4,531 miles
PASS
Mileage44,435 miles
Since last MOT+5,636 miles
PASS
Mileage38,799 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 UHF
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 UHF

What car is SB53 UHF?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 UHF?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 UHF was 80,247 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 UHF passed its MOT?

SB53 UHF has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2017.

Is SB53 UHF ULEZ compliant?

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

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