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 2004 Ford Ka Petrol 1299cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 41,517 miles on the clock, averaging 2,281 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RL53 OBC
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 41,517 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,990 |
| Average per year | 2,281 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL53 OBC |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Ka |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1299cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RL53 OBC
What car is RL53 OBC?
RL53 OBC is an red Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 OBC?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 OBC was 41,517 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 OBC passed its MOT?
RL53 OBC has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 18 Aug 2023.
Is RL53 OBC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 OBC 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 OBC?
RL53 OBC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.