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CV53 RDU

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Black Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourBlack
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.

MOT & Mileage History for CV53 RDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,725

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 reading59,249 miles
Reading date
Miles last year170
Average per year4,725
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV53 RDU 25k34k42k51k59k '06'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
FAIL
Mileage59,249 miles
Since last MOT+170 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,079 miles
Since last MOT+10,633 miles
PASS
Mileage48,446 miles
Since last MOT+874 miles
PASS
Mileage47,572 miles
Since last MOT+2,340 miles
PASS
Mileage45,232 miles
Since last MOT+3,115 miles
PASS
Mileage42,117 miles
Since last MOT+2,934 miles
PASS
Mileage39,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,183 miles
Since last MOT+4,438 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,470 miles
PASS
Mileage25,275 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,352 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 RDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CV53 RDU

What car is CV53 RDU?

CV53 RDU is a black Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

Has CV53 RDU passed its MOT?

CV53 RDU has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2014.

Is CV53 RDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV53 RDU 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 CV53 RDU?

CV53 RDU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.