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SH53 GYJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 9 (50% pass rate). It has 78,026 miles on the clock, averaging 3,944 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 GYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,026
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,944

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

Low mileage
Latest reading78,026 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year3,944
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 GYJ 30k42k54k66k78k '06'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,026 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,006 miles
Since last MOT+2,122 miles
PASS
Mileage75,884 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,862 miles
Since last MOT+1,934 miles
PASS
Mileage73,928 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,891 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage70,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,024 miles
Since last MOT+8,519 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,505 miles
Since last MOT+6,401 miles
PASS
Mileage55,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,104 miles
Since last MOT+7,480 miles
PASS
Mileage47,624 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,462 miles
Since last MOT+2,804 miles
PASS
Mileage44,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,658 miles
Since last MOT+4,422 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,236 miles
Since last MOT+4,781 miles
PASS
Mileage35,455 miles
Since last MOT+5,402 miles
PASS
Mileage30,053 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 GYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 GYJ

What car is SH53 GYJ?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 GYJ?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 GYJ was 78,026 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 GYJ passed its MOT?

SH53 GYJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (9 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2019.

Is SH53 GYJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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