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BL53 CTU

2004 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
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 2004 Ford Ka Petrol 1299cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 80,569 miles on the clock, averaging 4,889 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL53 CTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,569
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,889

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,569 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,889
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL53 CTU 11k29k46k63k81k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,569 miles
Since last MOT+5,886 miles
PASS
Mileage74,683 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,673 miles
Since last MOT+6,385 miles
PASS
Mileage68,288 miles
Since last MOT+5,598 miles
PASS
Mileage62,690 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,679 miles
Since last MOT+6,385 miles
PASS
Mileage56,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,294 miles
Since last MOT+4,169 miles
PASS
Mileage52,125 miles
Since last MOT+9,818 miles
PASS
Mileage42,307 miles
Since last MOT+1,449 miles
PASS
Mileage40,858 miles
Since last MOT+2,477 miles
PASS
Mileage38,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,155 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,226 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage30,457 miles
Since last MOT+7,177 miles
PASS
Mileage23,280 miles
Since last MOT+6,410 miles
PASS
Mileage16,870 miles
Since last MOT+5,559 miles
PASS
Mileage11,311 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BL53 CTU

What car is BL53 CTU?

BL53 CTU is a blue Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BL53 CTU?

The last recorded mileage for BL53 CTU was 80,569 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL53 CTU passed its MOT?

BL53 CTU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2021.

Is BL53 CTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 CTU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BL53 CTU?

BL53 CTU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.