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SH53 VCY

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 31 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 12 (61% pass rate). It has 116,786 miles on the clock, averaging 4,867 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 VCY

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,786
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
4,867

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

Low mileage
Latest reading116,786 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,737
Average per year4,867
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 VCY 24k47k70k94k117k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage116,786 miles
Since last MOT+11,737 miles
PASS
Mileage105,049 miles
Since last MOT+10,592 miles
PASS
Mileage94,457 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,456 miles
Since last MOT+6,180 miles
PASS
Mileage88,276 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,270 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,207 miles
Since last MOT+1,344 miles
PASS
Mileage86,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,863 miles
Since last MOT+2,952 miles
PASS
Mileage83,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,911 miles
Since last MOT+2,274 miles
PASS
Mileage81,637 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,564 miles
Since last MOT+3,401 miles
PASS
Mileage78,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,163 miles
Since last MOT+4,081 miles
PASS
Mileage74,082 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,907 miles
PASS
Mileage70,173 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,171 miles
Since last MOT+3,606 miles
PASS
Mileage66,565 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,563 miles
Since last MOT+2,747 miles
PASS
Mileage63,816 miles
Since last MOT+3,179 miles
PASS
Mileage60,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,637 miles
Since last MOT+5,067 miles
PASS
Mileage55,570 miles
Since last MOT+5,061 miles
PASS
Mileage50,509 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
PASS
Mileage44,649 miles
Since last MOT+4,895 miles
PASS
Mileage39,754 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage34,489 miles
Since last MOT+5,037 miles
PASS
Mileage29,452 miles
Since last MOT+5,364 miles
PASS
Mileage24,088 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 VCY
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 VCY

What car is SH53 VCY?

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

What is the mileage of SH53 VCY?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 VCY was 116,786 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 VCY passed its MOT?

SH53 VCY has had 31 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (19 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 5 Nov 2025.

Is SH53 VCY ULEZ compliant?

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

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