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SL53 OHW

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 82,340 miles on the clock, averaging 8,055 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 OHW

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,340
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,055

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading82,340 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,737
Average per year8,055
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 OHW 20k36k51k67k82k '06'14'10

Check SL53 OHW

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,340 miles
Since last MOT+18,737 miles
PASS
Mileage63,603 miles
Since last MOT+6,048 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,555 miles
Since last MOT+7,495 miles
PASS
Mileage50,060 miles
Since last MOT+9,103 miles
PASS
Mileage40,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,957 miles
Since last MOT+5,782 miles
PASS
Mileage35,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,417 miles
PASS
Mileage30,758 miles
Since last MOT+10,476 miles
PASS
Mileage20,282 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL53 OHW

What car is SL53 OHW?

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

What is the mileage of SL53 OHW?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 OHW was 82,340 miles, recorded on 30 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 OHW passed its MOT?

SL53 OHW has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2014.

Is SL53 OHW ULEZ compliant?

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

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