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SW53 CWK

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 107,604 miles on the clock, averaging 6,248 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 CWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,248

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,604 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,826
Average per year6,248
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW53 CWK 16k39k62k85k108k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,604 miles
Since last MOT+6,826 miles
PASS
Mileage100,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,778 miles
Since last MOT+8,548 miles
PASS
Mileage92,230 miles
Since last MOT+7,032 miles
PASS
Mileage85,198 miles
Since last MOT+3,891 miles
PASS
Mileage81,307 miles
Since last MOT+3,722 miles
PASS
Mileage77,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,585 miles
Since last MOT+10,615 miles
PASS
Mileage66,970 miles
Since last MOT+3,429 miles
PASS
Mileage63,541 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,539 miles
Since last MOT+3,912 miles
PASS
Mileage59,627 miles
Since last MOT+8,540 miles
PASS
Mileage51,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,087 miles
Since last MOT+5,821 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,266 miles
Since last MOT+6,678 miles
PASS
Mileage38,588 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage32,118 miles
Since last MOT+7,463 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,655 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage16,495 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 CWK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SW53 CWK

What car is SW53 CWK?

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

What is the mileage of SW53 CWK?

The last recorded mileage for SW53 CWK was 107,604 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW53 CWK passed its MOT?

SW53 CWK has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2021.

Is SW53 CWK ULEZ compliant?

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

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