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SA53 CTU

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 73,936 miles on the clock, averaging 4,236 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SA53 CTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,936
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,236

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

Low mileage
Latest reading73,936 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,657
Average per year4,236
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA53 CTU 36k46k55k65k74k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,936 miles
Since last MOT+1,657 miles
PASS
Mileage72,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,279 miles
Since last MOT+3,858 miles
PASS
Mileage68,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,421 miles
Since last MOT+6,035 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,386 miles
Since last MOT+6,925 miles
PASS
Mileage55,461 miles
Since last MOT+3,761 miles
PASS
Mileage51,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,700 miles
Since last MOT+2,406 miles
PASS
Mileage49,294 miles
Since last MOT+1,237 miles
PASS
Mileage48,057 miles
Since last MOT+6,059 miles
PASS
Mileage41,998 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage36,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,284 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 CTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SA53 CTU

What car is SA53 CTU?

SA53 CTU is an red Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA53 CTU?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 CTU was 73,936 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 CTU passed its MOT?

SA53 CTU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2015.

Is SA53 CTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA53 CTU 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 SA53 CTU?

SA53 CTU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.