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SX53 FVD

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1388cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, 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 129,613 miles on the clock, averaging 8,947 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.

MOT & Mileage History for SX53 FVD

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,613
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
8,947

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,613 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,947
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SX53 FVD 33k57k81k105k130k '06'17'12

Check SX53 FVD

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,613 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,005 miles
PASS
Mileage124,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage118,461 miles
Since last MOT+6,391 miles
PASS
Mileage112,070 miles
Since last MOT+6,622 miles
PASS
Mileage105,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,448 miles
Since last MOT+7,226 miles
PASS
Mileage98,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,222 miles
Since last MOT+7,441 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,781 miles
Since last MOT+8,550 miles
PASS
Mileage82,231 miles
Since last MOT+13,859 miles
PASS
Mileage68,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,372 miles
Since last MOT+14,126 miles
PASS
Mileage54,246 miles
Since last MOT+11,255 miles
PASS
Mileage42,991 miles
Since last MOT+10,079 miles
PASS
Mileage32,912 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 FVD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SX53 FVD

What car is SX53 FVD?

SX53 FVD is an silver Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SX53 FVD?

The last recorded mileage for SX53 FVD was 129,613 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX53 FVD passed its MOT?

SX53 FVD has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2017.

Is SX53 FVD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX53 FVD 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 SX53 FVD?

SX53 FVD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.