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 Ka Petrol 1299cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 82,867 miles on the clock, averaging 9,669 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BL53 DEU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 82,867 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,669 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL53 DEU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Ka |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1299cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BL53 DEU
What car is BL53 DEU?
BL53 DEU is a black Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BL53 DEU?
The last recorded mileage for BL53 DEU was 82,867 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL53 DEU passed its MOT?
BL53 DEU has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2012.
Is BL53 DEU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 DEU 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 BL53 DEU?
BL53 DEU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.