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 Kia Sportage Petrol 1998cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 125,067 miles on the clock, averaging 10,026 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 TLJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 125,067 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,978 |
| Average per year | 10,026 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 TLJ |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Sportage |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 TLJ
What car is ML53 TLJ?
ML53 TLJ is an silver Kia Sportage, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 TLJ?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 TLJ was 125,067 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 TLJ passed its MOT?
ML53 TLJ has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2012.
Is ML53 TLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 TLJ 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 ML53 TLJ?
ML53 TLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.