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CE53 BVR

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1599cc

Red Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1599cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 48,132 miles on the clock, averaging 2,886 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 BVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,132
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,886

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading48,132 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,706
Average per year2,886
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 BVR 12k21k30k39k48k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,132 miles
Since last MOT+5,706 miles
PASS
Mileage42,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,426 miles
Since last MOT+6,451 miles
PASS
Mileage35,975 miles
Since last MOT+4,832 miles
PASS
Mileage31,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,143 miles
Since last MOT+1,140 miles
PASS
Mileage30,003 miles
Since last MOT+1,432 miles
PASS
Mileage28,571 miles
Since last MOT+1,820 miles
PASS
Mileage26,751 miles
Since last MOT+2,429 miles
PASS
Mileage24,322 miles
Since last MOT+2,417 miles
PASS
Mileage21,905 miles
Since last MOT+2,439 miles
PASS
Mileage19,466 miles
Since last MOT+2,543 miles
PASS
Mileage16,923 miles
Since last MOT+1,944 miles
PASS
Mileage14,979 miles
Since last MOT+2,898 miles
PASS
Mileage12,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,081 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1599cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 BVR

What car is CE53 BVR?

CE53 BVR is a red Ford Ka, petrol (1599cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 BVR?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 BVR was 48,132 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 BVR passed its MOT?

CE53 BVR has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2019.

Is CE53 BVR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 BVR 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 CE53 BVR?

CE53 BVR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.