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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 93,868 miles on the clock, averaging 3,783 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 SOA
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 93,868 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 3,783 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 SOA |
| 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 SOA
What car is SM53 SOA?
SM53 SOA is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 SOA?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 SOA was 93,868 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 SOA passed its MOT?
SM53 SOA has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2025.
Is SM53 SOA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 SOA 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 SOA?
SM53 SOA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.