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SM53 ETJ

2003 Ford Transit · Diesel · 1998cc

White Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Transit Diesel 1998cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 173,315 miles on the clock, averaging 15,376 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 ETJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,315
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
15,376

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 reading173,315 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,376
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 ETJ 56k85k115k144k173k '06'14'11

Check SM53 ETJ

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,315 miles
Since last MOT+62,241 miles
PASS
Mileage111,074 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,893 miles
Since last MOT+10,993 miles
PASS
Mileage152,900 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,742 miles
Since last MOT+346 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,396 miles
Since last MOT+17,811 miles
PASS
Mileage134,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,585 miles
Since last MOT+16,386 miles
PASS
Mileage118,199 miles
Since last MOT+14,433 miles
PASS
Mileage103,766 miles
Since last MOT+19,996 miles
PASS
Mileage83,770 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,765 miles
Since last MOT+18,436 miles
PASS
Mileage65,329 miles
Since last MOT+9,206 miles
PASS
Mileage56,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,123 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 ETJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 ETJ

What car is SM53 ETJ?

SM53 ETJ is an white Ford Transit, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 ETJ?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 ETJ was 173,315 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 ETJ passed its MOT?

SM53 ETJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2014.

Is SM53 ETJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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