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RE53 LWD

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 45,739 miles on the clock, averaging 2,309 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE53 LWD

MOT Status
Due date passed
45,739
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
2,309

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 reading45,739 miles
Reading date
Miles last year95
Average per year2,309
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE53 LWD 18k25k32k39k46k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,739 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,644 miles
Since last MOT+8,795 miles
PASS
Mileage36,849 miles
Since last MOT+3,056 miles
PASS
Mileage33,793 miles
Since last MOT+233 miles
PASS
Mileage33,560 miles
Since last MOT+298 miles
PASS
Mileage33,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,262 miles
Since last MOT+420 miles
PASS
Mileage32,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,842 miles
Since last MOT+1,325 miles
PASS
Mileage31,517 miles
Since last MOT+2,165 miles
PASS
Mileage29,352 miles
Since last MOT+2,162 miles
PASS
Mileage27,190 miles
Since last MOT+2,917 miles
PASS
Mileage24,273 miles
Since last MOT+2,641 miles
PASS
Mileage21,632 miles
Since last MOT+3,175 miles
PASS
Mileage18,457 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RE53 LWD

What car is RE53 LWD?

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

What is the mileage of RE53 LWD?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 LWD was 45,739 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 LWD passed its MOT?

RE53 LWD has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2018.

Is RE53 LWD ULEZ compliant?

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

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