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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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 41,862 miles on the clock, averaging 5,023 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MA53 UPB
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 41,862 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,133 |
| Average per year | 5,023 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA53 UPB |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Ka |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1299cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MA53 UPB
What car is MA53 UPB?
MA53 UPB is an red Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MA53 UPB?
The last recorded mileage for MA53 UPB was 41,862 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA53 UPB passed its MOT?
MA53 UPB has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2011.
Is MA53 UPB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 UPB 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 MA53 UPB?
MA53 UPB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.