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SM53 AJU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1399cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 98,480 miles on the clock, averaging 6,430 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 AJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,430

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,480 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,286
Average per year6,430
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM53 AJU 23k42k61k80k98k '06'18'14

Check SM53 AJU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage98,480 miles
Since last MOT+5,286 miles
PASS
Mileage93,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,194 miles
Since last MOT+5,065 miles
PASS
Mileage88,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage82,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,723 miles
Since last MOT+5,537 miles
PASS
Mileage77,186 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,430 miles
PASS
Mileage71,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,728 miles
Since last MOT+4,713 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,015 miles
Since last MOT+9,090 miles
PASS
Mileage57,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,391 miles
PASS
Mileage51,534 miles
Since last MOT+7,478 miles
PASS
Mileage44,056 miles
Since last MOT+7,968 miles
PASS
Mileage36,088 miles
Since last MOT+6,216 miles
PASS
Mileage29,872 miles
Since last MOT+7,004 miles
PASS
Mileage22,868 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 AJU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 AJU

What car is SM53 AJU?

SM53 AJU is an black Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 AJU?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 AJU was 98,480 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 AJU passed its MOT?

SM53 AJU has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 26 Jun 2018.

Is SM53 AJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 AJU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM53 AJU?

SM53 AJU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.