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SL53 AFA

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 110,644 miles on the clock, averaging 6,161 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 SL53 AFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,644
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,161

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

Below average
Latest reading110,644 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,751
Average per year6,161
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 AFA 43k60k77k94k111k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,644 miles
Since last MOT+1,751 miles
PASS
Mileage108,893 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,835 miles
Since last MOT+4,491 miles
PASS
Mileage104,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,990 miles
PASS
Mileage98,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,354 miles
Since last MOT+6,059 miles
PASS
Mileage92,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,295 miles
Since last MOT+6,310 miles
PASS
Mileage85,985 miles
Since last MOT+5,324 miles
PASS
Mileage80,661 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage76,185 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,422 miles
PASS
Mileage69,711 miles
Since last MOT+5,752 miles
PASS
Mileage63,959 miles
Since last MOT+3,212 miles
PASS
Mileage60,747 miles
Since last MOT+18,130 miles
PASS
Mileage42,617 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 AFA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 AFA

What car is SL53 AFA?

SL53 AFA is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 AFA?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 AFA was 110,644 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 AFA passed its MOT?

SL53 AFA has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2017.

Is SL53 AFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 AFA 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 SL53 AFA?

SL53 AFA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.