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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 82,493 miles on the clock, averaging 6,497 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BN53 UMB
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 82,493 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,533 |
| Average per year | 6,497 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN53 UMB |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Ka |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1299cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BN53 UMB
What car is BN53 UMB?
BN53 UMB is a red Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BN53 UMB?
The last recorded mileage for BN53 UMB was 82,493 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN53 UMB passed its MOT?
BN53 UMB has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 1 Jun 2016.
Is BN53 UMB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN53 UMB 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 UMB?
BN53 UMB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.