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SH53 KYK

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 64,461 miles on the clock, averaging 3,244 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 KYK

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,461
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,244

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 reading64,461 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,244
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 KYK 28k37k46k55k64k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,461 miles
Since last MOT+5,112 miles
PASS
Mileage59,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,349 miles
Since last MOT+5,807 miles
PASS
Mileage53,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,542 miles
Since last MOT+5,644 miles
PASS
Mileage47,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,357 miles
PASS
Mileage44,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,541 miles
Since last MOT+873 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,668 miles
Since last MOT+731 miles
PASS
Mileage42,937 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,913 miles
Since last MOT+553 miles
PASS
Mileage42,360 miles
Since last MOT+741 miles
PASS
Mileage41,619 miles
Since last MOT+1,144 miles
PASS
Mileage40,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,332 miles
PASS
Mileage39,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,143 miles
Since last MOT+3,635 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,508 miles
Since last MOT+7,768 miles
PASS
Mileage27,740 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 KYK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 KYK

What car is SH53 KYK?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 KYK?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 KYK was 64,461 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 KYK passed its MOT?

SH53 KYK has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2018.

Is SH53 KYK ULEZ compliant?

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

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