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SH53 VCP

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 75,641 miles on the clock, averaging 6,085 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 VCP

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,085

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 reading75,641 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,039
Average per year6,085
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 VCP 27k39k51k64k76k '06'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,641 miles
Since last MOT+4,039 miles
PASS
Mileage71,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,602 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage66,723 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,690 miles
Since last MOT+2,784 miles
PASS
Mileage63,906 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage57,436 miles
Since last MOT+8,941 miles
PASS
Mileage48,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,495 miles
Since last MOT+761 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,254 miles
PASS
Mileage41,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,480 miles
Since last MOT+5,238 miles
PASS
Mileage36,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,242 miles
Since last MOT+9,062 miles
PASS
Mileage27,180 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH53 VCP

What car is SH53 VCP?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 VCP?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 VCP was 75,641 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 VCP passed its MOT?

SH53 VCP has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2014.

Is SH53 VCP ULEZ compliant?

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

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