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SK53 TAU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 72,503 miles on the clock, averaging 7,349 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for SK53 TAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,503
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,349

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading72,503 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,349
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK53 TAU 17k31k45k59k73k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,503 miles
Since last MOT+17,883 miles
PASS
Mileage54,620 miles
Since last MOT+3,419 miles
PASS
Mileage51,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,201 miles
Since last MOT+6,377 miles
PASS
Mileage44,824 miles
Since last MOT+7,047 miles
PASS
Mileage37,777 miles
Since last MOT+6,965 miles
PASS
Mileage30,812 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage25,853 miles
Since last MOT+4,401 miles
PASS
Mileage21,452 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
PASS
Mileage16,528 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 TAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSK — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SK53 TAU

What car is SK53 TAU?

SK53 TAU is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SK53 TAU?

The last recorded mileage for SK53 TAU was 72,503 miles, recorded on 22 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK53 TAU passed its MOT?

SK53 TAU has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2014.

Is SK53 TAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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