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CE53 DTX

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 71,727 miles on the clock, averaging 4,142 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 DTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,727
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,142

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 reading71,727 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,142
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 DTX 31k41k51k62k72k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,727 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,727 miles
Since last MOT+4,449 miles
PASS
Mileage67,278 miles
Since last MOT+568 miles
PASS
Mileage66,710 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,135 miles
PASS
Mileage64,572 miles
Since last MOT+2,012 miles
PASS
Mileage62,560 miles
Since last MOT+1,689 miles
PASS
Mileage60,871 miles
Since last MOT+2,287 miles
PASS
Mileage58,584 miles
Since last MOT+293 miles
PASS
Mileage58,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,502 miles
PASS
Mileage50,789 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,785 miles
Since last MOT+10,668 miles
PASS
Mileage40,117 miles
Since last MOT+8,866 miles
PASS
Mileage31,251 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,250 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 DTX
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 DTX

What car is CE53 DTX?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 DTX?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 DTX was 71,727 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 DTX passed its MOT?

CE53 DTX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2016.

Is CE53 DTX ULEZ compliant?

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

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