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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 120,798 miles on the clock, averaging 5,596 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 DTU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 120,798 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 5,596 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH53 DTU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SH53 DTU
What car is SH53 DTU?
SH53 DTU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SH53 DTU?
The last recorded mileage for SH53 DTU was 120,798 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH53 DTU passed its MOT?
SH53 DTU has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2024.
Is SH53 DTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 DTU 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 DTU?
SH53 DTU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.