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CE53 UPL

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 60,151 miles on the clock, averaging 4,415 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE53 UPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,151
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,415

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 reading60,151 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,268
Average per year4,415
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE53 UPL 29k37k44k52k60k '06'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,151 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage56,883 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,882 miles
Since last MOT+1,995 miles
PASS
Mileage54,887 miles
Since last MOT+1,483 miles
PASS
Mileage53,404 miles
Since last MOT+1,164 miles
PASS
Mileage52,240 miles
Since last MOT+3,151 miles
PASS
Mileage49,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,089 miles
Since last MOT+11,739 miles
PASS
Mileage37,350 miles
Since last MOT+8,579 miles
PASS
Mileage28,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,771 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 UPL
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 UPL

What car is CE53 UPL?

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

What is the mileage of CE53 UPL?

The last recorded mileage for CE53 UPL was 60,151 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE53 UPL passed its MOT?

CE53 UPL has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2014.

Is CE53 UPL ULEZ compliant?

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

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