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SC53 FMA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 108,797 miles on the clock, averaging 6,790 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SC53 FMA

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,797
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,790

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,797 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,071
Average per year6,790
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC53 FMA 27k47k68k88k109k '07'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,797 miles
Since last MOT+8,071 miles
PASS
Mileage100,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,726 miles
Since last MOT+6,425 miles
PASS
Mileage94,301 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,291 miles
Since last MOT+9,224 miles
PASS
Mileage85,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,039 miles
PASS
Mileage80,028 miles
Since last MOT+11,622 miles
PASS
Mileage68,406 miles
Since last MOT+8,252 miles
PASS
Mileage60,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,154 miles
Since last MOT+4,688 miles
PASS
Mileage55,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,466 miles
Since last MOT+6,188 miles
PASS
Mileage49,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,278 miles
Since last MOT+6,257 miles
PASS
Mileage43,021 miles
Since last MOT+7,933 miles
PASS
Mileage35,088 miles
Since last MOT+8,089 miles
PASS
Mileage26,999 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

RegistrationSC53 FMA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SC53 FMA

What car is SC53 FMA?

SC53 FMA is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SC53 FMA?

The last recorded mileage for SC53 FMA was 108,797 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC53 FMA passed its MOT?

SC53 FMA has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2019.

Is SC53 FMA ULEZ compliant?

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

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