Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 123,005 miles on the clock, averaging 7,337 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MK53 GBU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 123,005 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,555 |
| Average per year | 7,337 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MK53 GBU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Ka |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1299cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MK53 GBU
What car is MK53 GBU?
MK53 GBU is an black Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MK53 GBU?
The last recorded mileage for MK53 GBU was 123,005 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MK53 GBU passed its MOT?
MK53 GBU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2019.
Is MK53 GBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 GBU 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 MK53 GBU?
MK53 GBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.