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SM53 EWE

2004 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 69,207 miles on the clock, averaging 2,907 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 EWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,207
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,907

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

Low mileage
Latest reading69,207 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,822
Average per year2,907
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 EWE 15k29k42k56k69k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,207 miles
Since last MOT+3,822 miles
PASS
Mileage65,385 miles
Since last MOT+4,863 miles
PASS
Mileage60,522 miles
Since last MOT+2,762 miles
PASS
Mileage57,760 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,749 miles
Since last MOT+1,017 miles
PASS
Mileage56,732 miles
Since last MOT+1,999 miles
PASS
Mileage54,733 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,732 miles
Since last MOT+2,478 miles
PASS
Mileage52,254 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,248 miles
Since last MOT+1,792 miles
PASS
Mileage50,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,278 miles
PASS
Mileage48,178 miles
Since last MOT+2,770 miles
PASS
Mileage45,408 miles
Since last MOT+2,722 miles
PASS
Mileage42,686 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,680 miles
Since last MOT+3,020 miles
PASS
Mileage39,660 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage35,883 miles
Since last MOT+1,978 miles
PASS
Mileage33,905 miles
Since last MOT+2,025 miles
PASS
Mileage31,880 miles
Since last MOT+4,393 miles
PASS
Mileage27,487 miles
Since last MOT+3,570 miles
PASS
Mileage23,917 miles
Since last MOT+3,669 miles
PASS
Mileage20,248 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage15,145 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 EWE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 EWE

What car is SM53 EWE?

SM53 EWE is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SM53 EWE?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 EWE was 69,207 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 EWE passed its MOT?

SM53 EWE has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2025.

Is SM53 EWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 EWE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 EWE?

SM53 EWE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.