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SK53 PDZ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 68,417 miles on the clock, averaging 3,728 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SK53 PDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,417
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
3,728

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,417 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,168
Average per year3,728
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK53 PDZ 32k41k50k59k68k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,417 miles
Since last MOT+2,168 miles
PASS
Mileage66,249 miles
Since last MOT+3,570 miles
PASS
Mileage62,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,679 miles
Since last MOT+3,847 miles
PASS
Mileage58,832 miles
Since last MOT+4,386 miles
PASS
Mileage54,446 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,411 miles
Since last MOT+2,547 miles
PASS
Mileage51,864 miles
Since last MOT+1,933 miles
PASS
Mileage49,931 miles
Since last MOT+1,991 miles
PASS
Mileage47,940 miles
Since last MOT+2,800 miles
PASS
Mileage45,140 miles
Since last MOT+2,422 miles
PASS
Mileage42,718 miles
Since last MOT+690 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,028 miles
Since last MOT+9,623 miles
PASS
Mileage32,405 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 PDZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SK53 PDZ

What car is SK53 PDZ?

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

What is the mileage of SK53 PDZ?

The last recorded mileage for SK53 PDZ was 68,417 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK53 PDZ passed its MOT?

SK53 PDZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2016.

Is SK53 PDZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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