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SC53 JBU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 70,553 miles on the clock, averaging 4,563 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for SC53 JBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,553
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,563

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

Low mileage
Latest reading70,553 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,525
Average per year4,563
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC53 JBU 25k36k48k59k71k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,553 miles
Since last MOT+3,525 miles
PASS
Mileage67,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,028 miles
Since last MOT+4,810 miles
PASS
Mileage62,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,218 miles
Since last MOT+3,874 miles
PASS
Mileage58,344 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,338 miles
Since last MOT+5,663 miles
PASS
Mileage52,675 miles
PASS
Mileage57,506 miles
Since last MOT+9,911 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,595 miles
Since last MOT+4,817 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,778 miles
Since last MOT+5,754 miles
PASS
Mileage37,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,729 miles
PASS
Mileage31,295 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,285 miles
Since last MOT+2,607 miles
PASS
Mileage28,678 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,562 miles
Since last MOT+3,524 miles
PASS
Mileage25,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,038 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SC53 JBU

What car is SC53 JBU?

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

What is the mileage of SC53 JBU?

The last recorded mileage for SC53 JBU was 70,553 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC53 JBU passed its MOT?

SC53 JBU has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2016.

Is SC53 JBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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