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SD53 VZJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourGreen
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 106,235 miles on the clock, averaging 5,413 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 VZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,235
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,413

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 reading106,235 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,413
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD53 VZJ 19k41k63k84k106k '06'22'15

Check SD53 VZJ

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,235 miles
Since last MOT+3,061 miles
PASS
Mileage103,174 miles
Since last MOT+1,906 miles
PASS
Mileage101,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,268 miles
Since last MOT+2,144 miles
PASS
Mileage99,124 miles
Since last MOT+2,960 miles
PASS
Mileage96,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,164 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage90,157 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,154 miles
Since last MOT+11,112 miles
PASS
Mileage79,042 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,040 miles
Since last MOT+14,085 miles
PASS
Mileage64,955 miles
Since last MOT+8,938 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,017 miles
Since last MOT+9,701 miles
PASS
Mileage46,316 miles
Since last MOT+734 miles
PASS
Mileage45,582 miles
Since last MOT+2,548 miles
PASS
Mileage43,034 miles
Since last MOT+5,199 miles
PASS
Mileage37,835 miles
Since last MOT+6,136 miles
PASS
Mileage31,699 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage25,342 miles
Since last MOT+6,065 miles
PASS
Mileage19,277 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SD53 VZJ

What car is SD53 VZJ?

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

What is the mileage of SD53 VZJ?

The last recorded mileage for SD53 VZJ was 106,235 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD53 VZJ passed its MOT?

SD53 VZJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2022.

Is SD53 VZJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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