Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 82,085 miles on the clock, averaging 4,765 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CE53 UPW
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 82,085 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,306 |
| Average per year | 4,765 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CE53 UPW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Ka |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1299cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CE53 UPW
What car is CE53 UPW?
CE53 UPW is a blue Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CE53 UPW?
The last recorded mileage for CE53 UPW was 82,085 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CE53 UPW passed its MOT?
CE53 UPW has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 29 Jan 2020.
Is CE53 UPW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 UPW 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 UPW?
CE53 UPW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.