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SM53 SRV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 1242cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 156,770 miles on the clock, averaging 8,540 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 SRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,770
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,540

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,770 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,775
Average per year8,540
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 SRV 29k61k93k125k157k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,770 miles
Since last MOT+5,775 miles
PASS
Mileage150,995 miles
Since last MOT+7,094 miles
PASS
Mileage143,901 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,895 miles
Since last MOT+6,711 miles
PASS
Mileage137,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,184 miles
Since last MOT+5,328 miles
PASS
Mileage131,856 miles
Since last MOT+6,317 miles
PASS
Mileage125,539 miles
Since last MOT+5,695 miles
PASS
Mileage119,844 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
PASS
Mileage114,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,813 miles
Since last MOT+6,955 miles
PASS
Mileage107,858 miles
Since last MOT+7,678 miles
PASS
Mileage100,180 miles
Since last MOT+8,606 miles
PASS
Mileage91,574 miles
Since last MOT+9,329 miles
PASS
Mileage82,245 miles
Since last MOT+13,947 miles
PASS
Mileage68,298 miles
Since last MOT+12,288 miles
PASS
Mileage56,010 miles
Since last MOT+281 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,729 miles
Since last MOT+9,190 miles
PASS
Mileage46,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,539 miles
Since last MOT+17,789 miles
PASS
Mileage28,750 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)

Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 SRV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 SRV

What car is SM53 SRV?

SM53 SRV is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 SRV?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 SRV was 156,770 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 SRV passed its MOT?

SM53 SRV has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2021.

Is SM53 SRV ULEZ compliant?

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

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