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SH53 BVT

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 122,417 miles on the clock, averaging 7,353 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 SH53 BVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,417
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,353

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,417 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,328
Average per year7,353
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 BVT 24k48k73k98k122k '06'20'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage122,417 miles
Since last MOT+1,328 miles
PASS
Mileage121,089 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,069 miles
Since last MOT+2,918 miles
PASS
Mileage118,151 miles
Since last MOT+6,160 miles
PASS
Mileage111,991 miles
Since last MOT+11,754 miles
PASS
Mileage100,237 miles
Since last MOT+11,635 miles
PASS
Mileage88,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,602 miles
Since last MOT+11,074 miles
PASS
Mileage77,528 miles
Since last MOT+13,488 miles
PASS
Mileage64,040 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,027 miles
Since last MOT+16,114 miles
PASS
Mileage47,913 miles
Since last MOT+7,270 miles
PASS
Mileage40,643 miles
Since last MOT+16,861 miles
PASS
Mileage23,782 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 BVT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 BVT

What car is SH53 BVT?

SH53 BVT is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 BVT?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 BVT was 122,417 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 BVT passed its MOT?

SH53 BVT has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 31 Jan 2020.

Is SH53 BVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 BVT 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 SH53 BVT?

SH53 BVT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.