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SL53 CKJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 66,239 miles on the clock, averaging 4,216 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 SL53 CKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,239
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,216

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 reading66,239 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,216
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 CKJ 23k34k45k55k66k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,239 miles
Since last MOT+10,316 miles
PASS
Mileage55,923 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,914 miles
Since last MOT+6,231 miles
PASS
Mileage49,683 miles
Since last MOT+2,591 miles
PASS
Mileage47,092 miles
Since last MOT+2,399 miles
PASS
Mileage44,693 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage40,870 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,109 miles
PASS
Mileage37,671 miles
Since last MOT+3,628 miles
PASS
Mileage34,043 miles
Since last MOT+3,705 miles
PASS
Mileage30,338 miles
Since last MOT+4,151 miles
PASS
Mileage26,187 miles
Since last MOT+3,359 miles
PASS
Mileage22,828 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 CKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 CKJ

What car is SL53 CKJ?

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

What is the mileage of SL53 CKJ?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 CKJ was 66,239 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 CKJ passed its MOT?

SL53 CKJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Jun 2016.

Is SL53 CKJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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