Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1388cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 56,869 miles on the clock, averaging 7,914 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 RXT
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 56,869 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,914 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 RXT |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 RXT
What car is SM53 RXT?
SM53 RXT is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 RXT?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 RXT was 56,869 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 RXT passed its MOT?
SM53 RXT has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2012.
Is SM53 RXT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 RXT 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 RXT?
SM53 RXT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.