Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 73,656 miles on the clock, averaging 5,308 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 VDL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 73,656 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,113 |
| Average per year | 5,308 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SB53 VDL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SB53 VDL
What car is SB53 VDL?
SB53 VDL is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SB53 VDL?
The last recorded mileage for SB53 VDL was 73,656 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB53 VDL passed its MOT?
SB53 VDL has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2018.
Is SB53 VDL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 VDL 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 VDL?
SB53 VDL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.