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SH53 VCN

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 111,454 miles on the clock, averaging 11,087 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 VCN

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,454
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
54%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,087

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading111,454 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24
Average per year11,087
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 VCN 33k53k72k92k111k '07'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,454 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,430 miles
Since last MOT+7,444 miles
PASS
Mileage103,986 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,985 miles
Since last MOT+5,440 miles
PASS
Mileage98,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,545 miles
Since last MOT+233 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,312 miles
Since last MOT+4,861 miles
PASS
Mileage93,451 miles
Since last MOT+14,829 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,622 miles
Since last MOT+19,840 miles
PASS
Mileage58,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,782 miles
Since last MOT+22,105 miles
PASS
Mileage36,677 miles
Since last MOT+3,717 miles
PASS
Mileage32,960 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH53 VCN

What car is SH53 VCN?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 VCN?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 VCN was 111,454 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 VCN passed its MOT?

SH53 VCN has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2014.

Is SH53 VCN ULEZ compliant?

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

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