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SC53 JHU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 98,538 miles on the clock, averaging 5,826 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for SC53 JHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,538
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,826

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 reading98,538 miles
Reading date
Miles last year180
Average per year5,826
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC53 JHU 27k45k63k81k99k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,538 miles
Since last MOT+180 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,358 miles
Since last MOT+7,551 miles
PASS
Mileage90,807 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,898 miles
PASS
Mileage81,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,902 miles
Since last MOT+1,571 miles
PASS
Mileage80,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,331 miles
Since last MOT+2,776 miles
PASS
Mileage77,555 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage74,476 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,474 miles
Since last MOT+6,173 miles
PASS
Mileage68,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,034 miles
PASS
Mileage64,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,267 miles
Since last MOT+4,649 miles
PASS
Mileage59,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,618 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
PASS
Mileage54,999 miles
Since last MOT+4,408 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,591 miles
Since last MOT+6,092 miles
PASS
Mileage44,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,499 miles
Since last MOT+7,350 miles
PASS
Mileage37,149 miles
Since last MOT+9,892 miles
PASS
Mileage27,257 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SC53 JHU

What car is SC53 JHU?

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

What is the mileage of SC53 JHU?

The last recorded mileage for SC53 JHU was 98,538 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC53 JHU passed its MOT?

SC53 JHU has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2019.

Is SC53 JHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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