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SN53 HXM

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 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 122,543 miles on the clock, averaging 5,237 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 HXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,543
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,237

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,543 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,237
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN53 HXM 36k58k79k101k123k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,543 miles
Since last MOT+2,163 miles
PASS
Mileage120,380 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,379 miles
Since last MOT+214 miles
PASS
Mileage120,165 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
PASS
Mileage120,136 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
PASS
Mileage120,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,080 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
PASS
Mileage119,974 miles
Since last MOT+507 miles
PASS
Mileage119,467 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
PASS
Mileage119,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,430 miles
Since last MOT+5,054 miles
PASS
Mileage114,376 miles
Since last MOT+3,361 miles
PASS
Mileage111,015 miles
Since last MOT+10,503 miles
PASS
Mileage100,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,512 miles
Since last MOT+11,438 miles
PASS
Mileage89,074 miles
Since last MOT+10,931 miles
PASS
Mileage78,143 miles
Since last MOT+8,648 miles
PASS
Mileage69,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,495 miles
Since last MOT+12,267 miles
PASS
Mileage57,228 miles
Since last MOT+10,479 miles
PASS
Mileage46,749 miles
Since last MOT+10,450 miles
PASS
Mileage36,299 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 HXM
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 HXM

What car is SN53 HXM?

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

What is the mileage of SN53 HXM?

The last recorded mileage for SN53 HXM was 122,543 miles, recorded on 15 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN53 HXM passed its MOT?

SN53 HXM has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2023.

Is SN53 HXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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