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SM53 FRF

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourSilver
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 81,806 miles on the clock, averaging 11,603 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 FRF

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,806
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
11,603

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading81,806 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year11,603
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM53 FRF 32k45k57k69k82k '07'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,806 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,801 miles
Since last MOT+8,446 miles
PASS
Mileage73,355 miles
Since last MOT+7,686 miles
PASS
Mileage65,669 miles
Since last MOT+15,269 miles
PASS
Mileage50,400 miles
Since last MOT+14,984 miles
PASS
Mileage35,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,416 miles
Since last MOT+3,296 miles
PASS
Mileage32,120 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM53 FRF

What car is SM53 FRF?

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

What is the mileage of SM53 FRF?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 FRF was 81,806 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 FRF passed its MOT?

SM53 FRF has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2011.

Is SM53 FRF ULEZ compliant?

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

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