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SL52 ULA

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 147,964 miles on the clock, averaging 9,148 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for SL52 ULA

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,964
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,148

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,964 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,609
Average per year9,148
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL52 ULA 18k50k83k115k148k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage147,964 miles
Since last MOT+6,609 miles
PASS
Mileage141,355 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,310 miles
Since last MOT+3,888 miles
PASS
Mileage137,422 miles
Since last MOT+4,755 miles
PASS
Mileage132,667 miles
Since last MOT+9,935 miles
PASS
Mileage122,732 miles
Since last MOT+9,482 miles
PASS
Mileage113,250 miles
Since last MOT+8,896 miles
PASS
Mileage104,354 miles
Since last MOT+10,159 miles
PASS
Mileage94,195 miles
Since last MOT+8,609 miles
PASS
Mileage85,586 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,585 miles
Since last MOT+10,352 miles
PASS
Mileage75,233 miles
Since last MOT+10,004 miles
PASS
Mileage65,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,152 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,077 miles
Since last MOT+12,371 miles
PASS
Mileage49,706 miles
Since last MOT+13,641 miles
PASS
Mileage36,065 miles
Since last MOT+13,502 miles
PASS
Mileage22,563 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage17,707 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL52 ULA

What car is SL52 ULA?

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

What is the mileage of SL52 ULA?

The last recorded mileage for SL52 ULA was 147,964 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL52 ULA passed its MOT?

SL52 ULA has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 16 Dec 2019.

Is SL52 ULA ULEZ compliant?

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

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