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DE53 VLK

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 111,517 miles on the clock, averaging 9,842 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 VLK

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,517
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,842

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading111,517 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year9,842
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DE53 VLK 43k60k77k94k112k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,517 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,513 miles
Since last MOT+9,281 miles
PASS
Mileage102,232 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,226 miles
Since last MOT+6,606 miles
PASS
Mileage95,620 miles
Since last MOT+9,695 miles
PASS
Mileage85,925 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,920 miles
Since last MOT+10,140 miles
PASS
Mileage75,780 miles
Since last MOT+10,550 miles
PASS
Mileage65,230 miles
Since last MOT+12,287 miles
PASS
Mileage52,943 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,940 miles
Since last MOT+10,216 miles
PASS
Mileage42,724 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VLK
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 VLK

What car is DE53 VLK?

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

What is the mileage of DE53 VLK?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 VLK was 111,517 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 VLK passed its MOT?

DE53 VLK has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2013.

Is DE53 VLK ULEZ compliant?

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

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