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SL53 LBK

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 142,102 miles on the clock, averaging 7,168 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 LBK

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,102
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,168

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 reading142,102 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,168
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 LBK 34k61k88k115k142k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,102 miles
Since last MOT+6,747 miles
PASS
Mileage135,355 miles
Since last MOT+6,663 miles
PASS
Mileage128,692 miles
Since last MOT+8,521 miles
PASS
Mileage120,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,171 miles
Since last MOT+7,599 miles
PASS
Mileage112,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,572 miles
Since last MOT+7,474 miles
PASS
Mileage105,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,098 miles
Since last MOT+9,096 miles
PASS
Mileage96,002 miles
Since last MOT+7,855 miles
PASS
Mileage88,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,042 miles
PASS
Mileage84,105 miles
Since last MOT+4,115 miles
PASS
Mileage79,990 miles
Since last MOT+6,550 miles
PASS
Mileage73,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,229 miles
PASS
Mileage67,211 miles
Since last MOT+5,339 miles
PASS
Mileage61,872 miles
Since last MOT+5,788 miles
PASS
Mileage56,084 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
PASS
Mileage51,236 miles
Since last MOT+17,663 miles
PASS
Mileage33,573 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL53 LBK

What car is SL53 LBK?

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

What is the mileage of SL53 LBK?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 LBK was 142,102 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 LBK passed its MOT?

SL53 LBK has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2022.

Is SL53 LBK ULEZ compliant?

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

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