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SK53 SCX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 114,788 miles on the clock, averaging 7,598 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 SCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,788
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,598

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 reading114,788 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,235
Average per year7,598
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SK53 SCX 23k46k69k92k115k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,788 miles
Since last MOT+7,235 miles
PASS
Mileage107,553 miles
Since last MOT+7,659 miles
PASS
Mileage99,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,894 miles
Since last MOT+8,240 miles
PASS
Mileage91,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,654 miles
Since last MOT+7,593 miles
PASS
Mileage84,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,061 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
PASS
Mileage76,545 miles
Since last MOT+7,857 miles
PASS
Mileage68,688 miles
Since last MOT+7,987 miles
PASS
Mileage60,701 miles
Since last MOT+6,902 miles
PASS
Mileage53,799 miles
Since last MOT+7,463 miles
PASS
Mileage46,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,336 miles
Since last MOT+7,302 miles
PASS
Mileage39,034 miles
Since last MOT+7,886 miles
PASS
Mileage31,148 miles
Since last MOT+7,665 miles
PASS
Mileage23,483 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 SCX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SK53 SCX

What car is SK53 SCX?

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

What is the mileage of SK53 SCX?

The last recorded mileage for SK53 SCX was 114,788 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK53 SCX passed its MOT?

SK53 SCX has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2018.

Is SK53 SCX ULEZ compliant?

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

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