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ML53 UBW

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 57,908 miles on the clock, averaging 3,893 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 UBW

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,908
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
3,893

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,908 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year3,893
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 UBW 20k29k39k48k58k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,908 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,894 miles
Since last MOT+2,005 miles
PASS
Mileage55,889 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,871 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,748 miles
Since last MOT+1,929 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,819 miles
Since last MOT+1,762 miles
PASS
Mileage52,057 miles
Since last MOT+6,752 miles
PASS
Mileage45,305 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,303 miles
Since last MOT+5,563 miles
PASS
Mileage39,740 miles
Since last MOT+3,592 miles
PASS
Mileage36,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,148 miles
Since last MOT+4,127 miles
PASS
Mileage32,021 miles
Since last MOT+4,523 miles
PASS
Mileage27,498 miles
Since last MOT+3,145 miles
PASS
Mileage24,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,353 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
PASS
Mileage19,660 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 UBW
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 UBW

What car is ML53 UBW?

ML53 UBW is an black Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 UBW?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 UBW was 57,908 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 UBW passed its MOT?

ML53 UBW has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2016.

Is ML53 UBW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 UBW 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 UBW?

ML53 UBW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.