Vehicle summary
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 90,483 miles on the clock, averaging 6,625 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for SW53 DCU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 90,483 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 145 |
| Average per year | 6,625 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW53 DCU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Orange |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SW53 DCU
What car is SW53 DCU?
SW53 DCU is an orange Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SW53 DCU?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 DCU was 90,483 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 DCU passed its MOT?
SW53 DCU has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2015.
Is SW53 DCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 DCU 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 DCU?
SW53 DCU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.