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RN53 BYF

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourRed
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 99,018 miles on the clock, averaging 5,998 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RN53 BYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,018
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,998

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

Below average
Latest reading99,018 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year5,998
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN53 BYF 52k64k75k87k99k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,018 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,635 miles
PASS
Mileage92,382 miles
Since last MOT+5,050 miles
PASS
Mileage87,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,024 miles
PASS
Mileage81,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,308 miles
Since last MOT+1,353 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,955 miles
Since last MOT+8,682 miles
PASS
Mileage71,273 miles
Since last MOT+14,910 miles
PASS
Mileage56,363 miles
Since last MOT+4,565 miles
PASS
Mileage51,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,798 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 BYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RN53 BYF

What car is RN53 BYF?

RN53 BYF is an red Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RN53 BYF?

The last recorded mileage for RN53 BYF was 99,018 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN53 BYF passed its MOT?

RN53 BYF has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2016.

Is RN53 BYF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN53 BYF 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 RN53 BYF?

RN53 BYF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.