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SL52 DXJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 88,171 miles on the clock, averaging 4,184 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for SL52 DXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,171
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,184

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 reading88,171 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,193
Average per year4,184
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL52 DXJ 49k59k69k78k88k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,171 miles
Since last MOT+5,193 miles
PASS
Mileage82,978 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage78,201 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,062 miles
PASS
Mileage112,741 miles
Since last MOT+15,143 miles
PASS
Mileage97,598 miles
Since last MOT+13,360 miles
PASS
Mileage84,238 miles
Since last MOT+432 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,806 miles
Since last MOT+13,224 miles
PASS
Mileage70,582 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,581 miles
Since last MOT+10,890 miles
PASS
Mileage59,691 miles
Since last MOT+10,432 miles
PASS
Mileage49,259 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 DXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SL52 DXJ

What car is SL52 DXJ?

SL52 DXJ is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL52 DXJ?

The last recorded mileage for SL52 DXJ was 88,171 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL52 DXJ passed its MOT?

SL52 DXJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2016.

Is SL52 DXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL52 DXJ 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 SL52 DXJ?

SL52 DXJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.