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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 103,702 miles on the clock, averaging 6,592 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 LHU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 103,702 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8 |
| Average per year | 6,592 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 LHU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 LHU
What car is SL53 LHU?
SL53 LHU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 LHU?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 LHU was 103,702 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 LHU passed its MOT?
SL53 LHU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2016.
Is SL53 LHU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 LHU 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 LHU?
SL53 LHU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.