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SH53 PXW

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 100,285 miles on the clock, averaging 7,132 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 PXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,285
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,132

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

Below average
Latest reading100,285 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,855
Average per year7,132
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH53 PXW 31k48k65k83k100k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,285 miles
Since last MOT+6,855 miles
PASS
Mileage93,430 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,394 miles
Since last MOT+6,917 miles
PASS
Mileage86,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,477 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage81,085 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,084 miles
Since last MOT+7,414 miles
PASS
Mileage73,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,670 miles
Since last MOT+4,881 miles
PASS
Mileage68,789 miles
Since last MOT+7,304 miles
PASS
Mileage61,485 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,658 miles
PASS
Mileage54,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,820 miles
Since last MOT+7,299 miles
PASS
Mileage47,521 miles
Since last MOT+16,809 miles
PASS
Mileage30,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,712 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 PXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 PXW

What car is SH53 PXW?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 PXW?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 PXW was 100,285 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 PXW passed its MOT?

SH53 PXW has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2017.

Is SH53 PXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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