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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 78,284 miles on the clock, averaging 5,883 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 DWC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 78,284 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,883 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 DWC |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Ka |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1299cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DE53 DWC
What car is DE53 DWC?
DE53 DWC is a blue Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 DWC?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 DWC was 78,284 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 DWC passed its MOT?
DE53 DWC has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2017.
Is DE53 DWC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 DWC 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 DE53 DWC?
DE53 DWC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.