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ET53 BXL

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1599cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1599cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1599cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 5 (50% pass rate). It has 77,725 miles on the clock, averaging 6,999 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET53 BXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,725
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,999

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading77,725 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,856
Average per year6,999
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 BXL 27k40k52k65k78k '06'13'09

Check ET53 BXL

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,725 miles
Since last MOT+13,856 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,869 miles
Since last MOT+6,934 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,935 miles
Since last MOT+7,165 miles
PASS
Mileage49,770 miles
Since last MOT+6,165 miles
PASS
Mileage43,605 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,540 miles
PASS
Mileage37,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,061 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage27,078 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 BXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1599cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 BXL

What car is ET53 BXL?

ET53 BXL is an black Ford Ka, petrol (1599cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of ET53 BXL?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 BXL was 77,725 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 BXL passed its MOT?

ET53 BXL has had 10 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (5 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2013.

Is ET53 BXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 BXL 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 ET53 BXL?

ET53 BXL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.