Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 72,398 miles on the clock, averaging 4,862 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 SD53 VEL
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 72,398 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,308 |
| Average per year | 4,862 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SD53 VEL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 VEL
What car is SD53 VEL?
SD53 VEL is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SD53 VEL?
The last recorded mileage for SD53 VEL was 72,398 miles, recorded on 8 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SD53 VEL passed its MOT?
SD53 VEL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2018.
Is SD53 VEL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD53 VEL 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 VEL?
SD53 VEL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.