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CE53 DMU

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourBlue
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 68,733 miles on the clock, averaging 6,788 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 DMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,733
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
6,788

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 reading68,733 miles
Reading date
Miles last year47
Average per year6,788
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 DMU 27k37k48k58k69k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,733 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,686 miles
Since last MOT+12,316 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,370 miles
Since last MOT+11,829 miles
PASS
Mileage44,541 miles
Since last MOT+2,674 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,867 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage38,318 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
PASS
Mileage33,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,812 miles
Since last MOT+7,138 miles
PASS
Mileage26,674 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CE53 DMU

What car is CE53 DMU?

CE53 DMU is a blue Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.

What is the mileage of CE53 DMU?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 DMU was 68,733 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 DMU passed its MOT?

CE53 DMU has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2012.

Is CE53 DMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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