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RN53 HGU

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
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 2003 Ford Ka Petrol 1299cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 76,000 miles on the clock, averaging 6,228 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RN53 HGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,000
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,228

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

Below average
Latest reading76,000 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,205
Average per year6,228
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RN53 HGU 19k33k47k62k76k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage76,000 miles
Since last MOT+5,205 miles
PASS
Mileage70,795 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage66,980 miles
Since last MOT+8,006 miles
PASS
Mileage58,974 miles
Since last MOT+7,158 miles
PASS
Mileage51,816 miles
Since last MOT+6,214 miles
PASS
Mileage45,602 miles
Since last MOT+6,031 miles
PASS
Mileage39,571 miles
Since last MOT+5,703 miles
PASS
Mileage33,868 miles
Since last MOT+7,681 miles
PASS
Mileage26,187 miles
Since last MOT+7,431 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,756 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RN53 HGU

What car is RN53 HGU?

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

What is the mileage of RN53 HGU?

The last recorded mileage for RN53 HGU was 76,000 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN53 HGU passed its MOT?

RN53 HGU has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 24 Feb 2016.

Is RN53 HGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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