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SW53 HZY

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
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 1242cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 122,588 miles on the clock, averaging 8,962 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SW53 HZY

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,588
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,962

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,588 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,437
Average per year8,962
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW53 HZY 26k50k74k98k123k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,588 miles
Since last MOT+6,437 miles
PASS
Mileage116,151 miles
Since last MOT+7,369 miles
PASS
Mileage108,782 miles
Since last MOT+7,928 miles
PASS
Mileage100,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,854 miles
Since last MOT+4,798 miles
PASS
Mileage96,056 miles
Since last MOT+4,328 miles
PASS
Mileage91,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,728 miles
Since last MOT+3,993 miles
PASS
Mileage87,735 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,732 miles
Since last MOT+10,173 miles
PASS
Mileage77,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,559 miles
Since last MOT+13,902 miles
PASS
Mileage63,657 miles
Since last MOT+10,584 miles
PASS
Mileage53,073 miles
Since last MOT+12,314 miles
PASS
Mileage40,759 miles
Since last MOT+15,258 miles
PASS
Mileage25,501 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 HZY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SW53 HZY

What car is SW53 HZY?

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

What is the mileage of SW53 HZY?

The last recorded mileage for SW53 HZY was 122,588 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW53 HZY passed its MOT?

SW53 HZY has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2017.

Is SW53 HZY ULEZ compliant?

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

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