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RL53 FBY

2004 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Ka Petrol 1299cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 91,359 miles on the clock, averaging 8,720 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL53 FBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,359
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,720

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading91,359 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,484
Average per year8,720
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL53 FBY 31k46k61k76k91k '07'13'09

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,359 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage85,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,049 miles
PASS
Mileage79,826 miles
Since last MOT+4,034 miles
PASS
Mileage75,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,792 miles
Since last MOT+3,394 miles
PASS
Mileage72,398 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,390 miles
Since last MOT+3,505 miles
PASS
Mileage68,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,885 miles
Since last MOT+11,606 miles
PASS
Mileage57,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,279 miles
Since last MOT+26,115 miles
PASS
Mileage31,164 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 FBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RL53 FBY

What car is RL53 FBY?

RL53 FBY is an blue Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RL53 FBY?

The last recorded mileage for RL53 FBY was 91,359 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL53 FBY passed its MOT?

RL53 FBY has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2013.

Is RL53 FBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 FBY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RL53 FBY?

RL53 FBY is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.