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SY53 CXV

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 135,322 miles on the clock, averaging 10,672 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 CXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,322
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,672

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading135,322 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,286
Average per year10,672
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 CXV 15k45k75k105k135k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,322 miles
Since last MOT+9,286 miles
PASS
Mileage126,036 miles
Since last MOT+10,630 miles
PASS
Mileage115,406 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,405 miles
Since last MOT+10,650 miles
PASS
Mileage104,755 miles
Since last MOT+11,700 miles
PASS
Mileage93,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,055 miles
Since last MOT+11,999 miles
PASS
Mileage81,056 miles
Since last MOT+196 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,860 miles
Since last MOT+11,135 miles
PASS
Mileage69,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,725 miles
Since last MOT+13,266 miles
PASS
Mileage56,459 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,454 miles
Since last MOT+12,624 miles
PASS
Mileage43,830 miles
Since last MOT+11,315 miles
PASS
Mileage32,515 miles
Since last MOT+11,677 miles
PASS
Mileage20,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,838 miles
Since last MOT+5,601 miles
PASS
Mileage15,237 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

RegistrationSY53 CXV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 CXV

What car is SY53 CXV?

SY53 CXV is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 CXV?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 CXV was 135,322 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 CXV passed its MOT?

SY53 CXV has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2018.

Is SY53 CXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 CXV 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 SY53 CXV?

SY53 CXV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.