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SM53 EVN

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
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 1242cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 110,866 miles on the clock, averaging 5,117 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 EVN

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,866
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,117

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,866 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,117
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 EVN 25k46k68k89k111k '06'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,866 miles
Since last MOT+8,932 miles
PASS
Mileage101,934 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,931 miles
Since last MOT+3,404 miles
PASS
Mileage98,527 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,526 miles
Since last MOT+14,245 miles
PASS
Mileage84,281 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,279 miles
Since last MOT+7,417 miles
PASS
Mileage76,862 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,858 miles
Since last MOT+10,388 miles
PASS
Mileage66,470 miles
Since last MOT+7,627 miles
PASS
Mileage58,843 miles
Since last MOT+8,333 miles
PASS
Mileage50,510 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
PASS
Mileage45,589 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
PASS
Mileage45,490 miles
Since last MOT+1,937 miles
PASS
Mileage43,553 miles
Since last MOT+2,978 miles
PASS
Mileage40,575 miles
Since last MOT+2,907 miles
PASS
Mileage37,668 miles
Since last MOT+3,070 miles
PASS
Mileage34,598 miles
Since last MOT+2,953 miles
PASS
Mileage31,645 miles
Since last MOT+3,986 miles
PASS
Mileage27,659 miles
Since last MOT+1,105 miles
PASS
Mileage26,554 miles
Since last MOT+1,711 miles
PASS
Mileage24,843 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 EVN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 EVN

What car is SM53 EVN?

SM53 EVN is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 EVN?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 EVN was 110,866 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 EVN passed its MOT?

SM53 EVN has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2023.

Is SM53 EVN ULEZ compliant?

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

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