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KA53 TAM

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1599cc

Red Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1599cc
ColourRed
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 97,236 miles on the clock, averaging 4,902 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KA53 TAM

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,236
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,902

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,236 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,902
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KA53 TAM 20k39k58k78k97k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,236 miles
Since last MOT+186 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,050 miles
Since last MOT+8,039 miles
PASS
Mileage89,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,011 miles
Since last MOT+6,298 miles
PASS
Mileage82,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,713 miles
Since last MOT+6,248 miles
PASS
Mileage76,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,465 miles
Since last MOT+3,324 miles
PASS
Mileage73,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,141 miles
Since last MOT+5,897 miles
PASS
Mileage67,244 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,243 miles
Since last MOT+6,917 miles
PASS
Mileage60,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,326 miles
Since last MOT+4,665 miles
PASS
Mileage55,661 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,659 miles
Since last MOT+2,310 miles
PASS
Mileage53,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,349 miles
Since last MOT+1,383 miles
PASS
Mileage51,966 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage48,151 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,150 miles
Since last MOT+5,882 miles
PASS
Mileage42,268 miles
Since last MOT+5,870 miles
PASS
Mileage36,398 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,372 miles
Since last MOT+5,166 miles
PASS
Mileage31,206 miles
Since last MOT+5,094 miles
PASS
Mileage26,112 miles
Since last MOT+6,441 miles
PASS
Mileage19,671 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA53 TAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1599cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKA — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KA53 TAM

What car is KA53 TAM?

KA53 TAM is a red Ford Ka, petrol (1599cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KA53 TAM?

The last recorded mileage for KA53 TAM was 97,236 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KA53 TAM passed its MOT?

KA53 TAM has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2022.

Is KA53 TAM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KA53 TAM 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 KA53 TAM?

KA53 TAM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.