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SC53 FOJ

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 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 96,889 miles on the clock, averaging 6,217 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 FOJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,889
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,217

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 reading96,889 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year6,217
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC53 FOJ 28k45k62k80k97k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,889 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,879 miles
Since last MOT+11,476 miles
PASS
Mileage85,403 miles
Since last MOT+6,674 miles
PASS
Mileage78,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,729 miles
Since last MOT+5,146 miles
PASS
Mileage73,583 miles
Since last MOT+7,051 miles
PASS
Mileage66,532 miles
Since last MOT+7,147 miles
PASS
Mileage59,385 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
PASS
Mileage59,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,302 miles
Since last MOT+1,933 miles
PASS
Mileage57,369 miles
Since last MOT+2,945 miles
PASS
Mileage54,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,424 miles
Since last MOT+11,173 miles
PASS
Mileage43,251 miles
Since last MOT+4,786 miles
PASS
Mileage38,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,718 miles
PASS
Mileage33,747 miles
Since last MOT+5,880 miles
PASS
Mileage27,867 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 FOJ
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 FOJ

What car is SC53 FOJ?

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

What is the mileage of SC53 FOJ?

The last recorded mileage for SC53 FOJ was 96,889 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC53 FOJ passed its MOT?

SC53 FOJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2017.

Is SC53 FOJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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