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SN53 HXA

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
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 1242cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 148,762 miles on the clock, averaging 6,318 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SN53 HXA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
148,762
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,318

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading148,762 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,121
Average per year6,318
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN53 HXA 29k59k89k119k149k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,762 miles
Since last MOT+4,121 miles
PASS
Mileage144,641 miles
Since last MOT+3,824 miles
PASS
Mileage140,817 miles
Since last MOT+3,190 miles
PASS
Mileage137,627 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,626 miles
Since last MOT+7,173 miles
PASS
Mileage130,453 miles
Since last MOT+21,583 miles
PASS
Mileage108,870 miles
Since last MOT+4,667 miles
PASS
Mileage104,203 miles
Since last MOT+3,656 miles
PASS
Mileage100,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,498 miles
PASS
Mileage96,049 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,047 miles
Since last MOT+6,856 miles
PASS
Mileage89,191 miles
Since last MOT+30,960 miles
PASS
Mileage58,231 miles
PASS
Mileage81,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,962 miles
Since last MOT+4,414 miles
PASS
Mileage77,548 miles
Since last MOT+3,054 miles
PASS
Mileage74,494 miles
Since last MOT+3,449 miles
PASS
Mileage71,045 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,033 miles
Since last MOT+13,624 miles
PASS
Mileage57,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,409 miles
Since last MOT+16,016 miles
PASS
Mileage41,393 miles
Since last MOT+12,336 miles
PASS
Mileage29,057 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

RegistrationSN53 HXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SN53 HXA

What car is SN53 HXA?

SN53 HXA is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SN53 HXA?

The last recorded mileage for SN53 HXA was 148,762 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN53 HXA passed its MOT?

SN53 HXA has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2025.

Is SN53 HXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN53 HXA 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 SN53 HXA?

SN53 HXA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.