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ET53 RUA

2004 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1599cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1599cc
ColourBlue
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 2004 Ford Ka Petrol 1599cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 51,969 miles on the clock, averaging 3,676 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET53 RUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
51,969
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,676

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading51,969 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,695
Average per year3,676
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 RUA 12k22k32k42k52k '07'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage51,969 miles
Since last MOT+3,695 miles
PASS
Mileage48,274 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,142 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,130 miles
Since last MOT+3,337 miles
PASS
Mileage44,793 miles
Since last MOT+5,056 miles
PASS
Mileage39,737 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,734 miles
Since last MOT+13,952 miles
PASS
Mileage25,782 miles
PASS
Mileage29,540 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,538 miles
Since last MOT+3,650 miles
PASS
Mileage25,888 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,286 miles
PASS
Mileage22,600 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,598 miles
Since last MOT+2,623 miles
PASS
Mileage19,975 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,972 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage16,305 miles
Since last MOT+4,445 miles
PASS
Mileage11,860 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 RUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1599cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 RUA

What car is ET53 RUA?

ET53 RUA is an blue Ford Ka, petrol (1599cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of ET53 RUA?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 RUA was 51,969 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 RUA passed its MOT?

ET53 RUA has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 8 Dec 2017.

Is ET53 RUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 RUA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 RUA?

ET53 RUA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.