Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 149,906 miles on the clock, averaging 6,690 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 Duratec engine is known for sigma 1.4l duratec.
MOT & Mileage History for SY53 TZE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 149,906 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,458 |
| Average per year | 6,690 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY53 TZE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1388cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SY53 TZE
What car is SY53 TZE?
SY53 TZE is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
What is the mileage of SY53 TZE?
The last recorded mileage for SY53 TZE was 149,906 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY53 TZE passed its MOT?
SY53 TZE has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2025.
Is SY53 TZE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 TZE 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 TZE?
SY53 TZE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.