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SK53 OSA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 97,959 miles on the clock, averaging 7,587 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 OSA

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,959
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,587

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading97,959 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,587
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK53 OSA 27k44k62k80k98k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,959 miles
Since last MOT+8,613 miles
PASS
Mileage89,346 miles
Since last MOT+9,039 miles
PASS
Mileage80,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,307 miles
Since last MOT+12,693 miles
PASS
Mileage67,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,614 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
PASS
Mileage67,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,323 miles
PASS
Mileage64,211 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,211 miles
Since last MOT+6,121 miles
PASS
Mileage58,090 miles
Since last MOT+2,217 miles
PASS
Mileage55,873 miles
Since last MOT+6,829 miles
PASS
Mileage49,044 miles
Since last MOT+12,243 miles
PASS
Mileage36,801 miles
Since last MOT+10,214 miles
PASS
Mileage26,587 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 OSA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SK53 OSA

What car is SK53 OSA?

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

What is the mileage of SK53 OSA?

The last recorded mileage for SK53 OSA was 97,959 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK53 OSA passed its MOT?

SK53 OSA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2016.

Is SK53 OSA ULEZ compliant?

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

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