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GV53 DSU

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1299cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 47,150 miles on the clock, averaging 3,692 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 DSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,150
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,692

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 reading47,150 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,222
Average per year3,692
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV53 DSU 17k25k32k40k47k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,150 miles
Since last MOT+5,222 miles
PASS
Mileage41,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,928 miles
Since last MOT+5,631 miles
PASS
Mileage36,297 miles
Since last MOT+3,037 miles
PASS
Mileage33,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,535 miles
PASS
Mileage30,725 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,719 miles
Since last MOT+2,339 miles
PASS
Mileage28,380 miles
Since last MOT+2,541 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,839 miles
Since last MOT+3,055 miles
PASS
Mileage22,784 miles
Since last MOT+5,616 miles
PASS
Mileage17,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,168 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 DSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 DSU

What car is GV53 DSU?

GV53 DSU is a silver Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 DSU?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 DSU was 47,150 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 DSU passed its MOT?

GV53 DSU has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2014.

Is GV53 DSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 DSU 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 GV53 DSU?

GV53 DSU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.