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SV53 UJX

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 87,609 miles on the clock, averaging 4,539 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SV53 UJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,609
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,539

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,609 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,562
Average per year4,539
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV53 UJX 30k44k59k73k88k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage87,609 miles
Since last MOT+1,562 miles
PASS
Mileage86,047 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,040 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
PASS
Mileage85,960 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,923 miles
Since last MOT+3,466 miles
PASS
Mileage82,457 miles
Since last MOT+5,770 miles
PASS
Mileage76,687 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage70,224 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,196 miles
PASS
Mileage64,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,021 miles
Since last MOT+6,744 miles
PASS
Mileage57,277 miles
Since last MOT+7,704 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,573 miles
Since last MOT+7,207 miles
PASS
Mileage42,366 miles
Since last MOT+1,287 miles
PASS
Mileage41,079 miles
Since last MOT+6,374 miles
PASS
Mileage34,705 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage29,730 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

RegistrationSV53 UJX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SV53 UJX

What car is SV53 UJX?

SV53 UJX is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SV53 UJX?

The last recorded mileage for SV53 UJX was 87,609 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV53 UJX passed its MOT?

SV53 UJX has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 2 Aug 2019.

Is SV53 UJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV53 UJX 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 SV53 UJX?

SV53 UJX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.