Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 118,795 miles on the clock, averaging 5,527 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 VDT
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,795 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 663 |
| Average per year | 5,527 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SB53 VDT |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 VDT
What car is SB53 VDT?
SB53 VDT is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SB53 VDT?
The last recorded mileage for SB53 VDT was 118,795 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB53 VDT passed its MOT?
SB53 VDT has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2021.
Is SB53 VDT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 VDT 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 VDT?
SB53 VDT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.