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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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 55,289 miles on the clock, averaging 5,332 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for LX53 VTE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 55,289 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,075 |
| Average per year | 5,332 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LX53 VTE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Ka |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1299cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LX — Sidcup, London |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About LX53 VTE
What car is LX53 VTE?
LX53 VTE is an black Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.
What is the mileage of LX53 VTE?
The last recorded mileage for LX53 VTE was 55,289 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LX53 VTE passed its MOT?
LX53 VTE has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Nov 2012.
Is LX53 VTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 VTE 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 LX53 VTE?
LX53 VTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.