Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 90,176 miles on the clock, averaging 6,720 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 VYU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 90,176 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,476 |
| Average per year | 6,720 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 VYU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Orange |
| 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 VYU
What car is SL53 VYU?
SL53 VYU is an orange Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 VYU?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 VYU was 90,176 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 VYU passed its MOT?
SL53 VYU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2016.
Is SL53 VYU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 VYU 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 VYU?
SL53 VYU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.