Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 99,806 miles on the clock, averaging 4,549 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 OLU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 99,806 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 4,549 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 OLU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 OLU
What car is SM53 OLU?
SM53 OLU is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 OLU?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 OLU was 99,806 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 OLU passed its MOT?
SM53 OLU has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2022.
Is SM53 OLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 OLU 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 OLU?
SM53 OLU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.