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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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 98,360 miles on the clock, averaging 7,982 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 VLM
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 98,360 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,982 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 VLM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Ka |
| Colour | Red |
| 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 VLM
What car is DE53 VLM?
DE53 VLM is a red Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 VLM?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 VLM was 98,360 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 VLM passed its MOT?
DE53 VLM has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2013.
Is DE53 VLM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 VLM 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 VLM?
DE53 VLM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.