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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 139,131 miles on the clock, averaging 10,386 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 SFZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 139,131 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,124 |
| Average per year | 10,386 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 SFZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 SFZ
What car is SM53 SFZ?
SM53 SFZ is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 SFZ?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 SFZ was 139,131 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 SFZ passed its MOT?
SM53 SFZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2019.
Is SM53 SFZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 SFZ 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 SFZ?
SM53 SFZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.