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SH53 KCU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 125,604 miles on the clock, averaging 7,040 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 KCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,040

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,604 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,100
Average per year7,040
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 KCU 31k55k78k102k126k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage125,604 miles
Since last MOT+2,100 miles
PASS
Mileage123,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,504 miles
Since last MOT+6,423 miles
PASS
Mileage117,081 miles
Since last MOT+9,554 miles
PASS
Mileage107,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,527 miles
Since last MOT+13,201 miles
PASS
Mileage94,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,326 miles
Since last MOT+9,313 miles
PASS
Mileage85,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,013 miles
Since last MOT+8,746 miles
PASS
Mileage76,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,267 miles
Since last MOT+9,195 miles
PASS
Mileage67,072 miles
Since last MOT+2,079 miles
PASS
Mileage64,993 miles
Since last MOT+10,368 miles
PASS
Mileage54,625 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,624 miles
Since last MOT+11,551 miles
PASS
Mileage43,073 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,057 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,002 miles
Since last MOT+1,868 miles
PASS
Mileage41,134 miles
Since last MOT+3,180 miles
PASS
Mileage37,954 miles
Since last MOT+2,518 miles
PASS
Mileage35,436 miles
Since last MOT+4,554 miles
PASS
Mileage30,882 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH53 KCU

What car is SH53 KCU?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 KCU?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 KCU was 125,604 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 KCU passed its MOT?

SH53 KCU has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 24 Mar 2020.

Is SH53 KCU ULEZ compliant?

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

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