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SL53 LHN

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 92,719 miles on the clock, averaging 8,709 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 LHN

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,719
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,709

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading92,719 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,709
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 LHN 17k36k55k74k93k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,719 miles
Since last MOT+16,686 miles
PASS
Mileage76,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,267 miles
PASS
Mileage67,766 miles
Since last MOT+2,305 miles
PASS
Mileage65,461 miles
Since last MOT+2,501 miles
PASS
Mileage62,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,960 miles
Since last MOT+11,351 miles
PASS
Mileage51,609 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,571 miles
Since last MOT+11,467 miles
PASS
Mileage40,104 miles
Since last MOT+5,423 miles
PASS
Mileage34,681 miles
Since last MOT+8,877 miles
PASS
Mileage25,804 miles
Since last MOT+8,860 miles
PASS
Mileage16,944 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 LHN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 LHN

What car is SL53 LHN?

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

What is the mileage of SL53 LHN?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 LHN was 92,719 miles, recorded on 27 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 LHN passed its MOT?

SL53 LHN has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2015.

Is SL53 LHN ULEZ compliant?

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

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