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BN53 GBU

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

White Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourWhite
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 53,071 miles on the clock, averaging 2,485 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 GBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
53,071
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
2,485

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading53,071 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,532
Average per year2,485
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN53 GBU 30k35k41k47k53k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage53,071 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
Mileage45,539 miles
Since last MOT+1,003 miles
PASS
Mileage44,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,536 miles
Since last MOT+764 miles
PASS
Mileage43,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,772 miles
Since last MOT+790 miles
PASS
Mileage42,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,982 miles
Since last MOT+553 miles
PASS
Mileage42,429 miles
Since last MOT+1,862 miles
PASS
Mileage40,567 miles
Since last MOT+3,170 miles
PASS
Mileage37,397 miles
Since last MOT+3,919 miles
PASS
Mileage33,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,478 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
PASS
Mileage29,509 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BN53 GBU

What car is BN53 GBU?

BN53 GBU is a white Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BN53 GBU?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 GBU was 53,071 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 GBU passed its MOT?

BN53 GBU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 17 Feb 2016.

Is BN53 GBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN53 GBU 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 BN53 GBU?

BN53 GBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.