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BF53 GRU

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 57,603 miles on the clock, averaging 4,271 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 GRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,603
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,271

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,603 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,476
Average per year4,271
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF53 GRU 12k24k35k46k58k '06'17'12

Check BF53 GRU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage57,603 miles
Since last MOT+11,476 miles
PASS
Mileage46,127 miles
Since last MOT+8,384 miles
PASS
Mileage37,743 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,731 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage33,031 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,565 miles
PASS
Mileage28,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,461 miles
Since last MOT+2,334 miles
PASS
Mileage26,127 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,127 miles
Since last MOT+3,038 miles
PASS
Mileage23,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,089 miles
Since last MOT+3,324 miles
PASS
Mileage19,765 miles
Since last MOT+3,116 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,649 miles
Since last MOT+4,187 miles
PASS
Mileage12,462 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 GRU

What car is BF53 GRU?

BF53 GRU is a black Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 GRU?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 GRU was 57,603 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 GRU passed its MOT?

BF53 GRU has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 30 Jun 2017.

Is BF53 GRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 GRU 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 BF53 GRU?

BF53 GRU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.