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SL53 AHP

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
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 1242cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 105,634 miles on the clock, averaging 6,502 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 AHP

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,634
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,502

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,634 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,502
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 AHP 12k36k59k82k106k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,634 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,633 miles
Since last MOT+688 miles
PASS
Mileage104,945 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,940 miles
Since last MOT+12,235 miles
PASS
Mileage92,705 miles
Since last MOT+10,412 miles
PASS
Mileage82,293 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,248 miles
Since last MOT+2,549 miles
PASS
Mileage79,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,699 miles
Since last MOT+11,078 miles
PASS
Mileage68,621 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,620 miles
Since last MOT+10,989 miles
PASS
Mileage57,631 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,630 miles
Since last MOT+7,947 miles
PASS
Mileage49,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage44,199 miles
Since last MOT+4,744 miles
PASS
Mileage39,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,455 miles
Since last MOT+5,567 miles
PASS
Mileage33,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,888 miles
Since last MOT+6,537 miles
PASS
Mileage27,351 miles
Since last MOT+6,881 miles
PASS
Mileage20,470 miles
Since last MOT+3,398 miles
PASS
Mileage17,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,827 miles
PASS
Mileage12,245 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

RegistrationSL53 AHP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 AHP

What car is SL53 AHP?

SL53 AHP is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 AHP?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 AHP was 105,634 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 AHP passed its MOT?

SL53 AHP has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2021.

Is SL53 AHP ULEZ compliant?

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

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