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SC53 HVY

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 77,697 miles on the clock, averaging 4,567 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SC53 HVY

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,697
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
4,567

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

Low mileage
Latest reading77,697 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,567
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC53 HVY 19k34k48k63k78k '07'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,697 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,696 miles
Since last MOT+3,863 miles
PASS
Mileage73,833 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,647 miles
PASS
Mileage67,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,127 miles
PASS
Mileage59,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,972 miles
Since last MOT+7,286 miles
PASS
Mileage52,686 miles
Since last MOT+8,318 miles
PASS
Mileage44,368 miles
Since last MOT+1,705 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,663 miles
Since last MOT+4,148 miles
PASS
Mileage38,515 miles
Since last MOT+3,635 miles
PASS
Mileage34,880 miles
Since last MOT+2,917 miles
PASS
Mileage31,963 miles
Since last MOT+1,948 miles
PASS
Mileage30,015 miles
Since last MOT+3,246 miles
PASS
Mileage26,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,013 miles
PASS
Mileage22,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,615 miles
PASS
Mileage19,141 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 HVY
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 HVY

What car is SC53 HVY?

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

What is the mileage of SC53 HVY?

The last recorded mileage for SC53 HVY was 77,697 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC53 HVY passed its MOT?

SC53 HVY has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2019.

Is SC53 HVY ULEZ compliant?

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

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