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SM53 SCV

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 27,879 miles on the clock, averaging 1,832 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 SCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
27,879
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
1,832

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading27,879 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year1,832
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 SCV 3k9k15k22k28k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage27,879 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,875 miles
Since last MOT+1,243 miles
PASS
Mileage26,632 miles
Since last MOT+896 miles
PASS
Mileage25,736 miles
Since last MOT+194 miles
PASS
Mileage25,542 miles
Since last MOT+987 miles
PASS
Mileage24,555 miles
Since last MOT+1,887 miles
PASS
Mileage22,668 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,663 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage19,805 miles
Since last MOT+2,831 miles
PASS
Mileage16,974 miles
Since last MOT+2,345 miles
PASS
Mileage14,629 miles
Since last MOT+1,749 miles
PASS
Mileage12,880 miles
Since last MOT+2,369 miles
PASS
Mileage10,511 miles
Since last MOT+2,060 miles
PASS
Mileage8,451 miles
Since last MOT+4,890 miles
PASS
Mileage3,561 miles
Since last MOT+469 miles
PASS
Mileage3,092 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 SCV
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 SCV

What car is SM53 SCV?

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

What is the mileage of SM53 SCV?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 SCV was 27,879 miles, recorded on 22 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 SCV passed its MOT?

SM53 SCV has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2020.

Is SM53 SCV ULEZ compliant?

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

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