Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 138,769 miles on the clock, averaging 7,082 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 SD53 GLJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 138,769 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10 |
| Average per year | 7,082 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SD53 GLJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SD — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SD53 GLJ
What car is SD53 GLJ?
SD53 GLJ is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SD53 GLJ?
The last recorded mileage for SD53 GLJ was 138,769 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SD53 GLJ passed its MOT?
SD53 GLJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2019.
Is SD53 GLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD53 GLJ 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 SD53 GLJ?
SD53 GLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.