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SD53 VUB

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 74,172 miles on the clock, averaging 5,500 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 VUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,172
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,500

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading74,172 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,500
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD53 VUB 12k28k43k59k74k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,172 miles
Since last MOT+5,589 miles
PASS
Mileage68,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,583 miles
Since last MOT+10,169 miles
PASS
Mileage58,414 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,954 miles
PASS
Mileage54,459 miles
Since last MOT+10,473 miles
PASS
Mileage43,986 miles
Since last MOT+2,110 miles
PASS
Mileage41,876 miles
Since last MOT+4,462 miles
PASS
Mileage37,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,414 miles
Since last MOT+5,347 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,067 miles
Since last MOT+6,144 miles
PASS
Mileage25,923 miles
Since last MOT+5,274 miles
PASS
Mileage20,649 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage16,995 miles
Since last MOT+4,650 miles
PASS
Mileage12,345 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 VUB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SD53 VUB

What car is SD53 VUB?

SD53 VUB is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SD53 VUB?

The last recorded mileage for SD53 VUB was 74,172 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD53 VUB passed its MOT?

SD53 VUB has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2018.

Is SD53 VUB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD53 VUB 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 VUB?

SD53 VUB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.