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SW53 DKN

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
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 66,272 miles on the clock, averaging 4,169 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 SW53 DKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,272
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
4,169

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 reading66,272 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,169
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW53 DKN 15k28k41k54k66k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,272 miles
Since last MOT+16,385 miles
PASS
Mileage49,887 miles
Since last MOT+6,167 miles
PASS
Mileage43,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,720 miles
Since last MOT+193 miles
PASS
Mileage43,527 miles
Since last MOT+666 miles
PASS
Mileage42,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,861 miles
Since last MOT+3,318 miles
PASS
Mileage39,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,543 miles
Since last MOT+2,426 miles
PASS
Mileage37,117 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,115 miles
Since last MOT+1,976 miles
PASS
Mileage35,139 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,132 miles
Since last MOT+2,384 miles
PASS
Mileage32,748 miles
Since last MOT+3,230 miles
PASS
Mileage29,518 miles
Since last MOT+4,706 miles
PASS
Mileage24,812 miles
Since last MOT+4,428 miles
PASS
Mileage20,384 miles
Since last MOT+5,085 miles
PASS
Mileage15,299 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 DKN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SW53 DKN

What car is SW53 DKN?

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

What is the mileage of SW53 DKN?

The last recorded mileage for SW53 DKN was 66,272 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW53 DKN passed its MOT?

SW53 DKN has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2019.

Is SW53 DKN ULEZ compliant?

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

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