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SW53 CPE

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 83,103 miles on the clock, averaging 5,371 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 SW53 CPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,103
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,371

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

Below average
Latest reading83,103 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,371
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW53 CPE 18k34k51k67k83k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,103 miles
Since last MOT+14,199 miles
PASS
Mileage68,904 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,901 miles
Since last MOT+4,288 miles
PASS
Mileage64,613 miles
Since last MOT+2,819 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,794 miles
Since last MOT+1,138 miles
PASS
Mileage60,656 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,654 miles
Since last MOT+4,314 miles
PASS
Mileage56,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,340 miles
Since last MOT+2,763 miles
PASS
Mileage53,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,795 miles
PASS
Mileage50,782 miles
Since last MOT+2,659 miles
PASS
Mileage48,123 miles
Since last MOT+3,396 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,727 miles
Since last MOT+5,597 miles
PASS
Mileage39,130 miles
Since last MOT+7,108 miles
PASS
Mileage32,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,022 miles
Since last MOT+7,822 miles
PASS
Mileage24,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,200 miles
Since last MOT+6,273 miles
PASS
Mileage17,927 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

RegistrationSW53 CPE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SW53 CPE

What car is SW53 CPE?

SW53 CPE is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SW53 CPE?

The last recorded mileage for SW53 CPE was 83,103 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW53 CPE passed its MOT?

SW53 CPE has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2019.

Is SW53 CPE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 CPE 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 SW53 CPE?

SW53 CPE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.