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SN53 SYC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 83,755 miles on the clock, averaging 2,714 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 SN53 SYC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
83,755
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
2,714

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

Low mileage
Latest reading83,755 miles
Reading date
Miles last year308
Average per year2,714
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN53 SYC 32k45k58k71k84k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,755 miles
Since last MOT+308 miles
PASS
Mileage83,447 miles
Since last MOT+292 miles
PASS
Mileage83,155 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,154 miles
Since last MOT+708 miles
PASS
Mileage82,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,446 miles
Since last MOT+1,923 miles
PASS
Mileage80,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,523 miles
Since last MOT+893 miles
PASS
Mileage79,630 miles
Since last MOT+619 miles
PASS
Mileage79,011 miles
Since last MOT+597 miles
PASS
Mileage78,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,414 miles
Since last MOT+647 miles
PASS
Mileage77,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,325 miles
PASS
Mileage74,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,442 miles
Since last MOT+955 miles
PASS
Mileage73,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,846 miles
PASS
Mileage70,641 miles
Since last MOT+3,863 miles
PASS
Mileage66,778 miles
Since last MOT+3,103 miles
PASS
Mileage63,675 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,674 miles
Since last MOT+3,159 miles
PASS
Mileage60,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,515 miles
Since last MOT+4,366 miles
PASS
Mileage56,149 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,141 miles
Since last MOT+4,017 miles
PASS
Mileage52,124 miles
Since last MOT+4,772 miles
PASS
Mileage47,352 miles
Since last MOT+7,344 miles
PASS
Mileage40,008 miles
Since last MOT+7,969 miles
PASS
Mileage32,039 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 SYC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SN53 SYC

What car is SN53 SYC?

SN53 SYC is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SN53 SYC?

The last recorded mileage for SN53 SYC was 83,755 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN53 SYC passed its MOT?

SN53 SYC has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2025.

Is SN53 SYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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