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SW53 CWU

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
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 1388cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 65,237 miles on the clock, averaging 4,627 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 SW53 CWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,237
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
4,627

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,237 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,627
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW53 CWU 13k26k39k52k65k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,237 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,235 miles
Since last MOT+1,871 miles
PASS
Mileage63,364 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,363 miles
Since last MOT+3,379 miles
PASS
Mileage59,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,984 miles
Since last MOT+3,627 miles
PASS
Mileage56,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,357 miles
Since last MOT+7,295 miles
PASS
Mileage49,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,062 miles
Since last MOT+4,294 miles
PASS
Mileage44,768 miles
Since last MOT+6,097 miles
PASS
Mileage38,671 miles
Since last MOT+5,501 miles
PASS
Mileage33,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,170 miles
Since last MOT+7,608 miles
PASS
Mileage25,562 miles
Since last MOT+8,159 miles
PASS
Mileage17,403 miles
Since last MOT+4,648 miles
PASS
Mileage12,755 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 CWU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SW53 CWU

What car is SW53 CWU?

SW53 CWU is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SW53 CWU?

The last recorded mileage for SW53 CWU was 65,237 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW53 CWU passed its MOT?

SW53 CWU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2018.

Is SW53 CWU ULEZ compliant?

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

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