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GV53 DXU

2003 Ford Ka · Diesel · 1299cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1299cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1299cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 114,888 miles on the clock, averaging 10,195 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 DXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,888
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,195

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading114,888 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,435
Average per year10,195
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV53 DXU 43k61k79k97k115k '06'13'10

Check GV53 DXU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage114,888 miles
Since last MOT+6,435 miles
PASS
Mileage108,453 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,451 miles
Since last MOT+8,524 miles
PASS
Mileage99,927 miles
Since last MOT+10,445 miles
PASS
Mileage89,482 miles
Since last MOT+10,705 miles
PASS
Mileage78,777 miles
Since last MOT+9,504 miles
PASS
Mileage69,273 miles
Since last MOT+12,603 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,670 miles
Since last MOT+13,433 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,237 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 DXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 DXU

What car is GV53 DXU?

GV53 DXU is a blue Ford Ka, diesel (1299cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 DXU?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 DXU was 114,888 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 DXU passed its MOT?

GV53 DXU has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 29 Oct 2013.

Is GV53 DXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 DXU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GV53 DXU?

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