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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 8 (43% pass rate). It has 174,478 miles on the clock, averaging 16,801 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for SM52 TBU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 174,478 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 58 |
| Average per year | 16,801 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM52 TBU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About SM52 TBU
What car is SM52 TBU?
SM52 TBU is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM52 TBU?
The last recorded mileage for SM52 TBU was 174,478 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM52 TBU passed its MOT?
SM52 TBU has had 14 MOT tests with a 43% pass rate (6 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2014.
Is SM52 TBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM52 TBU 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 SM52 TBU?
SM52 TBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.