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SK53 OHC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
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 1242cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 109,744 miles on the clock, averaging 7,792 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SK53 OHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,744
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,792

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,744 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,792
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SK53 OHC 38k56k74k92k110k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,744 miles
Since last MOT+10,833 miles
PASS
Mileage98,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,911 miles
Since last MOT+7,509 miles
PASS
Mileage91,402 miles
Since last MOT+7,573 miles
PASS
Mileage83,829 miles
Since last MOT+6,379 miles
PASS
Mileage77,450 miles
Since last MOT+6,946 miles
PASS
Mileage70,504 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,501 miles
Since last MOT+7,632 miles
PASS
Mileage62,869 miles
Since last MOT+8,763 miles
PASS
Mileage54,106 miles
Since last MOT+7,799 miles
PASS
Mileage46,307 miles
Since last MOT+8,076 miles
PASS
Mileage38,231 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

RegistrationSK53 OHC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SK53 OHC

What car is SK53 OHC?

SK53 OHC is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SK53 OHC?

The last recorded mileage for SK53 OHC was 109,744 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK53 OHC passed its MOT?

SK53 OHC has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2015.

Is SK53 OHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SK53 OHC 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 SK53 OHC?

SK53 OHC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.