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BV53 VGL

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1599cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1599cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1599cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 96,380 miles on the clock, averaging 6,393 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV53 VGL

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,380
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,393

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,380 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,393
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV53 VGL 36k51k66k81k96k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,380 miles
Since last MOT+3,607 miles
PASS
Mileage92,773 miles
Since last MOT+613 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,160 miles
Since last MOT+3,279 miles
PASS
Mileage88,881 miles
Since last MOT+7,112 miles
PASS
Mileage81,769 miles
Since last MOT+10,546 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,223 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
PASS
Mileage71,189 miles
Since last MOT+2,379 miles
PASS
Mileage68,810 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,807 miles
Since last MOT+5,820 miles
PASS
Mileage62,987 miles
Since last MOT+185 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,802 miles
Since last MOT+11,848 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,954 miles
Since last MOT+11,595 miles
PASS
Mileage39,359 miles
Since last MOT+3,313 miles
PASS
Mileage36,046 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VGL
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1599cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BV53 VGL

What car is BV53 VGL?

BV53 VGL is a silver Ford Ka, petrol (1599cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BV53 VGL?

The last recorded mileage for BV53 VGL was 96,380 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV53 VGL passed its MOT?

BV53 VGL has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2016.

Is BV53 VGL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV53 VGL 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 BV53 VGL?

BV53 VGL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.