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DE53 VJU

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Red Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 56,977 miles on the clock, averaging 3,474 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 VJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,977
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,474

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,977 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,045
Average per year3,474
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 VJU 9k21k33k45k57k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,977 miles
Since last MOT+5,045 miles
PASS
Mileage51,932 miles
Since last MOT+248 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,684 miles
Since last MOT+9,501 miles
PASS
Mileage42,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,183 miles
Since last MOT+3,693 miles
PASS
Mileage38,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,490 miles
Since last MOT+5,123 miles
PASS
Mileage33,367 miles
Since last MOT+2,921 miles
PASS
Mileage30,446 miles
Since last MOT+3,392 miles
PASS
Mileage27,054 miles
Since last MOT+3,611 miles
PASS
Mileage23,443 miles
Since last MOT+3,062 miles
PASS
Mileage20,381 miles
Since last MOT+3,488 miles
PASS
Mileage16,893 miles
Since last MOT+2,325 miles
PASS
Mileage14,568 miles
Since last MOT+204 miles
PASS
Mileage14,364 miles
Since last MOT+733 miles
PASS
Mileage13,631 miles
Since last MOT+1,176 miles
PASS
Mileage12,455 miles
Since last MOT+3,098 miles
PASS
Mileage9,357 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourRed
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 VJU

What car is DE53 VJU?

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

What is the mileage of DE53 VJU?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 VJU was 56,977 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 VJU passed its MOT?

DE53 VJU has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2020.

Is DE53 VJU ULEZ compliant?

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

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