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BD53 RCO

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
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 Ka Petrol 1299cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 4 (50% pass rate). It has 43,351 miles on the clock, averaging 2,390 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 RCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
43,351
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2007
50%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
2,390

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading43,351 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,390
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD53 RCO 32k35k38k41k43k '07'11'10

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,166 miles
PASS
Mileage40,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,185 miles
Since last MOT+7,244 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,941 miles
Since last MOT+177 miles
PASS
Mileage32,764 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,762 miles
Since last MOT+733 miles
PASS
Mileage32,029 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 RCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BD53 RCO

What car is BD53 RCO?

BD53 RCO is a silver Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BD53 RCO?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 RCO was 43,351 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 RCO passed its MOT?

BD53 RCO has had 8 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (4 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2011.

Is BD53 RCO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 RCO 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 BD53 RCO?

BD53 RCO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.