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DE53 KOD

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Ka Petrol 1299cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 73,882 miles on the clock, averaging 6,325 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 KOD

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MOT Status
Due date passed
73,882
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,325

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

Below average
Latest reading73,882 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,325
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DE53 KOD 22k35k48k61k74k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,882 miles
Since last MOT+11,063 miles
PASS
Mileage62,819 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,787 miles
Since last MOT+3,588 miles
PASS
Mileage59,199 miles
Since last MOT+4,127 miles
PASS
Mileage55,072 miles
Since last MOT+5,189 miles
PASS
Mileage49,883 miles
Since last MOT+7,219 miles
PASS
Mileage42,664 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,635 miles
Since last MOT+7,407 miles
PASS
Mileage35,228 miles
Since last MOT+6,525 miles
PASS
Mileage28,703 miles
Since last MOT+6,670 miles
PASS
Mileage22,033 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KOD
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 KOD

What car is DE53 KOD?

DE53 KOD is a black Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 KOD?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 KOD was 73,882 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 KOD passed its MOT?

DE53 KOD has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2014.

Is DE53 KOD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 KOD 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 KOD?

DE53 KOD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.