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RE53 LRV

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 73,989 miles on the clock, averaging 6,175 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE53 LRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,989
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,175

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

Below average
Latest reading73,989 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,175
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE53 LRV 15k30k45k59k74k '06'16'12

Check RE53 LRV

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,989 miles
Since last MOT+6,110 miles
PASS
Mileage67,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,879 miles
Since last MOT+4,904 miles
PASS
Mileage62,975 miles
Since last MOT+8,126 miles
PASS
Mileage54,849 miles
Since last MOT+9,746 miles
PASS
Mileage45,103 miles
Since last MOT+11,249 miles
PASS
Mileage33,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,854 miles
Since last MOT+5,071 miles
PASS
Mileage28,783 miles
Since last MOT+1,797 miles
PASS
Mileage26,986 miles
Since last MOT+6,175 miles
PASS
Mileage20,811 miles
Since last MOT+2,234 miles
PASS
Mileage18,577 miles
Since last MOT+3,110 miles
PASS
Mileage15,467 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 LRV
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RE53 LRV

What car is RE53 LRV?

RE53 LRV is an blue Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RE53 LRV?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 LRV was 73,989 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 LRV passed its MOT?

RE53 LRV has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2016.

Is RE53 LRV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE53 LRV 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 RE53 LRV?

RE53 LRV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.