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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 Lotus Elise Petrol 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 40,553 miles on the clock, averaging 1,400 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DK53 ULA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 40,553 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 129 |
| Average per year | 1,400 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DK53 ULA |
| Make | Lotus |
| Model | Elise |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DK53 ULA
What car is DK53 ULA?
DK53 ULA is a yellow Lotus Elise, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DK53 ULA?
The last recorded mileage for DK53 ULA was 40,553 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DK53 ULA passed its MOT?
DK53 ULA has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2026.
Is DK53 ULA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK53 ULA 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 DK53 ULA?
DK53 ULA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.