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SK53 TEY

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 100,802 miles on the clock, averaging 4,721 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 TEY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
100,802
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,721

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading100,802 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,855
Average per year4,721
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SK53 TEY 7k31k54k77k101k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,802 miles
Since last MOT+5,855 miles
PASS
Mileage94,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,060 miles
PASS
Mileage90,887 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage87,765 miles
Since last MOT+2,705 miles
PASS
Mileage85,060 miles
Since last MOT+2,768 miles
PASS
Mileage82,292 miles
Since last MOT+1,691 miles
PASS
Mileage80,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,601 miles
Since last MOT+2,176 miles
PASS
Mileage78,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,425 miles
Since last MOT+2,454 miles
PASS
Mileage75,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,453 miles
PASS
Mileage73,518 miles
Since last MOT+3,609 miles
PASS
Mileage69,909 miles
Since last MOT+9,354 miles
PASS
Mileage60,555 miles
Since last MOT+13,867 miles
PASS
Mileage46,688 miles
Since last MOT+10,473 miles
PASS
Mileage36,215 miles
Since last MOT+4,116 miles
PASS
Mileage32,099 miles
Since last MOT+2,676 miles
PASS
Mileage29,423 miles
Since last MOT+5,028 miles
PASS
Mileage24,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,395 miles
Since last MOT+4,331 miles
PASS
Mileage20,064 miles
Since last MOT+5,748 miles
PASS
Mileage14,316 miles
Since last MOT+4,477 miles
PASS
Mileage9,839 miles
Since last MOT+2,595 miles
PASS
Mileage7,244 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 TEY
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 TEY

What car is SK53 TEY?

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

What is the mileage of SK53 TEY?

The last recorded mileage for SK53 TEY was 100,802 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SK53 TEY passed its MOT?

SK53 TEY has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2026.

Is SK53 TEY ULEZ compliant?

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

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