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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 Mini Mini Petrol 1598cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 117,797 miles on the clock, averaging 5,717 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 VTO
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,797 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,717 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 VTO |
| Make | Mini |
| Model | Mini |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 VTO
What car is DE53 VTO?
DE53 VTO is a red Mini Mini, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 VTO?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 VTO was 117,797 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 VTO passed its MOT?
DE53 VTO has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2022.
Is DE53 VTO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 VTO 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 VTO?
DE53 VTO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.