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SM53 EPP

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 116,243 miles on the clock, averaging 9,793 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 SM53 EPP

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,243
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,793

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading116,243 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,793
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 EPP 6k34k61k89k116k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,243 miles
Since last MOT+19,889 miles
PASS
Mileage96,354 miles
Since last MOT+11,909 miles
PASS
Mileage84,445 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,440 miles
Since last MOT+7,701 miles
PASS
Mileage76,739 miles
Since last MOT+321 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,418 miles
Since last MOT+6,939 miles
PASS
Mileage69,479 miles
Since last MOT+6,039 miles
PASS
Mileage63,440 miles
Since last MOT+7,265 miles
PASS
Mileage56,175 miles
Since last MOT+10,698 miles
PASS
Mileage45,477 miles
Since last MOT+8,419 miles
PASS
Mileage37,058 miles
Since last MOT+8,306 miles
PASS
Mileage28,752 miles
Since last MOT+9,021 miles
PASS
Mileage19,731 miles
Since last MOT+13,318 miles
PASS
Mileage6,413 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 EPP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 EPP

What car is SM53 EPP?

SM53 EPP is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 EPP?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 EPP was 116,243 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 EPP passed its MOT?

SM53 EPP has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2017.

Is SM53 EPP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 EPP 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 SM53 EPP?

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