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SL53 YCJ

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 35,422 miles on the clock, averaging 1,853 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 YCJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
35,422
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
1,853

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading35,422 miles
Reading date
Miles last year479
Average per year1,853
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 YCJ 8k15k22k29k35k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage35,422 miles
Since last MOT+479 miles
PASS
Mileage34,943 miles
Since last MOT+950 miles
PASS
Mileage33,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,993 miles
Since last MOT+1,215 miles
PASS
Mileage32,778 miles
Since last MOT+1,270 miles
PASS
Mileage31,508 miles
Since last MOT+1,236 miles
PASS
Mileage30,272 miles
Since last MOT+1,182 miles
PASS
Mileage29,090 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,088 miles
Since last MOT+1,632 miles
PASS
Mileage27,456 miles
Since last MOT+1,760 miles
PASS
Mileage25,696 miles
Since last MOT+1,969 miles
PASS
Mileage23,727 miles
Since last MOT+1,541 miles
PASS
Mileage22,186 miles
Since last MOT+2,110 miles
PASS
Mileage20,076 miles
Since last MOT+2,982 miles
PASS
Mileage17,094 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,068 miles
Since last MOT+2,582 miles
PASS
Mileage14,486 miles
Since last MOT+3,526 miles
PASS
Mileage10,960 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
PASS
Mileage7,817 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 YCJ
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 YCJ

What car is SL53 YCJ?

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

What is the mileage of SL53 YCJ?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 YCJ was 35,422 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 YCJ passed its MOT?

SL53 YCJ has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2021.

Is SL53 YCJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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