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SL53 LGG

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
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 1242cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 57,701 miles on the clock, averaging 4,919 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 LGG

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,701
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,919

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,701 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,919
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL53 LGG 6k19k32k45k58k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,701 miles
Since last MOT+11,120 miles
PASS
Mileage46,581 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
PASS
Mileage42,664 miles
Since last MOT+6,340 miles
PASS
Mileage36,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,324 miles
Since last MOT+5,138 miles
PASS
Mileage31,186 miles
Since last MOT+4,866 miles
PASS
Mileage26,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,840 miles
PASS
Mileage21,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,480 miles
Since last MOT+8,432 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,048 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage9,233 miles
Since last MOT+3,345 miles
PASS
Mileage5,888 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 LGG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 LGG

What car is SL53 LGG?

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

What is the mileage of SL53 LGG?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 LGG was 57,701 miles, recorded on 11 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 LGG passed its MOT?

SL53 LGG has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2017.

Is SL53 LGG ULEZ compliant?

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

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