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SC53 FNV

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 89,887 miles on the clock, averaging 7,968 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SC53 FNV

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,887
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,968

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading89,887 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,306
Average per year7,968
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SC53 FNV 26k42k58k74k90k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,887 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
PASS
Mileage84,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,581 miles
Since last MOT+6,537 miles
PASS
Mileage78,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,044 miles
Since last MOT+8,534 miles
PASS
Mileage69,510 miles
Since last MOT+10,989 miles
PASS
Mileage58,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,521 miles
Since last MOT+10,506 miles
PASS
Mileage48,015 miles
Since last MOT+8,204 miles
PASS
Mileage39,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,967 miles
PASS
Mileage32,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,844 miles
Since last MOT+7,111 miles
PASS
Mileage25,733 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 FNV
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 FNV

What car is SC53 FNV?

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

What is the mileage of SC53 FNV?

The last recorded mileage for SC53 FNV was 89,887 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC53 FNV passed its MOT?

SC53 FNV has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2014.

Is SC53 FNV ULEZ compliant?

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

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