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FD53 AEL

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1599cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 76,325 miles on the clock, averaging 3,726 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FD53 AEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,325
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,726

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

Low mileage
Latest reading76,325 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,583
Average per year3,726
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FD53 AEL 29k41k53k65k76k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage76,325 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
PASS
Mileage69,742 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,735 miles
Since last MOT+266 miles
PASS
Mileage69,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,469 miles
Since last MOT+4,949 miles
PASS
Mileage64,520 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,519 miles
Since last MOT+4,532 miles
PASS
Mileage59,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,987 miles
Since last MOT+6,829 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,158 miles
Since last MOT+6,247 miles
PASS
Mileage46,911 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,897 miles
Since last MOT+2,480 miles
PASS
Mileage44,417 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,285 miles
Since last MOT+2,650 miles
PASS
Mileage41,635 miles
Since last MOT+22,114 miles
PASS
Mileage19,521 miles
PASS
Mileage37,090 miles
Since last MOT+2,820 miles
PASS
Mileage34,270 miles
Since last MOT+5,149 miles
PASS
Mileage29,121 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 AEL
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1599cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FD53 AEL

What car is FD53 AEL?

FD53 AEL is an black Ford Ka, petrol (1599cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FD53 AEL?

The last recorded mileage for FD53 AEL was 76,325 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FD53 AEL passed its MOT?

FD53 AEL has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 21 Jun 2019.

Is FD53 AEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD53 AEL 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 FD53 AEL?

FD53 AEL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.