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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 82,039 miles on the clock, averaging 4,332 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 UPB
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 82,039 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,213 |
| Average per year | 4,332 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 UPB |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Ka |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1299cc |
| 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 UPB
What car is ML53 UPB?
ML53 UPB is an blue Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 UPB?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 UPB was 82,039 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 UPB passed its MOT?
ML53 UPB has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 11 Aug 2016.
Is ML53 UPB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 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 ML53 UPB?
ML53 UPB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.