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SW53 HYJ

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Green Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourGreen
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 81,913 miles on the clock, averaging 1,915 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 HYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,913
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
1,915

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,913 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,599
Average per year1,915
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW53 HYJ 58k64k70k76k82k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage81,913 miles
Since last MOT+5,599 miles
PASS
Mileage76,314 miles
Since last MOT+7,575 miles
PASS
Mileage68,739 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,737 miles
Since last MOT+4,817 miles
PASS
Mileage63,920 miles
Since last MOT+4,154 miles
PASS
Mileage59,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,766 miles
Since last MOT+1,764 miles
PASS
Mileage58,002 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,996 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,057 miles
Since last MOT+14,509 miles
PASS
Mileage136,548 miles
Since last MOT+14,370 miles
PASS
Mileage122,178 miles
Since last MOT+14,456 miles
PASS
Mileage107,722 miles
Since last MOT+15,192 miles
PASS
Mileage92,530 miles
Since last MOT+15,174 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,356 miles
Since last MOT+18,885 miles
PASS
Mileage58,471 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 HYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SW53 HYJ

What car is SW53 HYJ?

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

What is the mileage of SW53 HYJ?

The last recorded mileage for SW53 HYJ was 81,913 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW53 HYJ passed its MOT?

SW53 HYJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 6 Apr 2019.

Is SW53 HYJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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