Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 131,239 miles on the clock, averaging 8,260 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 LHG
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 131,239 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 134 |
| Average per year | 8,260 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 LHG |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 LHG
What car is SL53 LHG?
SL53 LHG is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 LHG?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 LHG was 131,239 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 LHG passed its MOT?
SL53 LHG has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2018.
Is SL53 LHG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 LHG 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 LHG?
SL53 LHG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.