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ST53 SXR

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Red Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 135,016 miles on the clock, averaging 9,838 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for ST53 SXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,838

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading135,016 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,838
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ST53 SXR 16k46k76k105k135k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,016 miles
Since last MOT+8,552 miles
PASS
Mileage126,464 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,455 miles
Since last MOT+7,080 miles
PASS
Mileage119,375 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,317 miles
Since last MOT+7,415 miles
PASS
Mileage111,902 miles
Since last MOT+9,913 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,989 miles
Since last MOT+10,947 miles
PASS
Mileage91,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,042 miles
Since last MOT+10,569 miles
PASS
Mileage80,473 miles
Since last MOT+11,095 miles
PASS
Mileage69,378 miles
Since last MOT+11,633 miles
PASS
Mileage57,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,606 miles
PASS
Mileage48,139 miles
Since last MOT+11,414 miles
PASS
Mileage36,725 miles
Since last MOT+9,428 miles
PASS
Mileage27,297 miles
Since last MOT+11,191 miles
PASS
Mileage16,106 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 SXR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ST53 SXR

What car is ST53 SXR?

ST53 SXR is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Dundee in 2003.

What is the mileage of ST53 SXR?

The last recorded mileage for ST53 SXR was 135,016 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST53 SXR passed its MOT?

ST53 SXR has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2019.

Is ST53 SXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST53 SXR 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 ST53 SXR?

ST53 SXR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.