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RE53 VFU

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 35,575 miles on the clock, averaging 2,502 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE53 VFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
35,575
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
2,502

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading35,575 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year2,502
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE53 VFU 14k19k25k30k36k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage35,575 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,572 miles
Since last MOT+3,708 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,864 miles
Since last MOT+4,286 miles
PASS
Mileage27,578 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,357 miles
PASS
Mileage25,220 miles
Since last MOT+2,401 miles
PASS
Mileage22,819 miles
Since last MOT+3,103 miles
PASS
Mileage19,716 miles
Since last MOT+348 miles
PASS
Mileage19,368 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,334 miles
Since last MOT+1,629 miles
PASS
Mileage17,705 miles
Since last MOT+1,757 miles
PASS
Mileage15,948 miles
Since last MOT+1,957 miles
PASS
Mileage13,991 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 VFU
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 VFU

What car is RE53 VFU?

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

What is the mileage of RE53 VFU?

The last recorded mileage for RE53 VFU was 35,575 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE53 VFU passed its MOT?

RE53 VFU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2015.

Is RE53 VFU ULEZ compliant?

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

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