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SH53 FYA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
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 1242cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 73,733 miles on the clock, averaging 4,076 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 FYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,733
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,076

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,733 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,076
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 FYA 31k42k53k63k74k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,733 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,732 miles
Since last MOT+5,281 miles
PASS
Mileage68,451 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,434 miles
Since last MOT+6,044 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,390 miles
Since last MOT+6,723 miles
PASS
Mileage55,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,667 miles
Since last MOT+3,941 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,726 miles
Since last MOT+3,084 miles
PASS
Mileage48,642 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,641 miles
Since last MOT+5,121 miles
PASS
Mileage43,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,520 miles
Since last MOT+2,030 miles
PASS
Mileage41,490 miles
Since last MOT+1,929 miles
PASS
Mileage39,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,561 miles
Since last MOT+3,358 miles
PASS
Mileage36,203 miles
Since last MOT+4,375 miles
PASS
Mileage31,828 miles
Since last MOT+468 miles
PASS
Mileage31,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,360 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 FYA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 FYA

What car is SH53 FYA?

SH53 FYA is an green Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 FYA?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 FYA was 73,733 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 FYA passed its MOT?

SH53 FYA has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2017.

Is SH53 FYA ULEZ compliant?

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

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