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SB53 VBY

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
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 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 59,404 miles on the clock, averaging 5,168 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 VBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,404
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,168

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

Below average
Latest reading59,404 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,421
Average per year5,168
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB53 VBY 13k25k36k48k59k '06'15'12

Check SB53 VBY

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,404 miles
Since last MOT+4,421 miles
PASS
Mileage54,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,983 miles
Since last MOT+4,636 miles
PASS
Mileage50,347 miles
Since last MOT+4,642 miles
PASS
Mileage45,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,705 miles
Since last MOT+4,915 miles
PASS
Mileage40,790 miles
Since last MOT+4,778 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage31,680 miles
Since last MOT+4,550 miles
PASS
Mileage27,130 miles
Since last MOT+6,390 miles
PASS
Mileage20,740 miles
Since last MOT+7,569 miles
PASS
Mileage13,171 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SB53 VBY

What car is SB53 VBY?

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

What is the mileage of SB53 VBY?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 VBY was 59,404 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 VBY passed its MOT?

SB53 VBY has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2015.

Is SB53 VBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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