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SC53 BAU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Orange Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourOrange
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 74,855 miles on the clock, averaging 5,480 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 SC53 BAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,855
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,480

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 reading74,855 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,480
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC53 BAU 24k37k49k62k75k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,855 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,853 miles
Since last MOT+1,917 miles
PASS
Mileage72,936 miles
Since last MOT+8,538 miles
PASS
Mileage64,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,953 miles
PASS
Mileage60,445 miles
Since last MOT+5,485 miles
PASS
Mileage54,960 miles
Since last MOT+9,246 miles
PASS
Mileage45,714 miles
Since last MOT+4,499 miles
PASS
Mileage41,215 miles
Since last MOT+4,695 miles
PASS
Mileage36,520 miles
Since last MOT+5,020 miles
PASS
Mileage31,500 miles
Since last MOT+7,618 miles
PASS
Mileage23,882 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 BAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SC53 BAU

What car is SC53 BAU?

SC53 BAU is an orange Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SC53 BAU?

The last recorded mileage for SC53 BAU was 74,855 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC53 BAU passed its MOT?

SC53 BAU has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Mar 2016.

Is SC53 BAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SC53 BAU 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 SC53 BAU?

SC53 BAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.