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SL53 LHJ

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 64,364 miles on the clock, averaging 5,241 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 LHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,364
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,241

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 reading64,364 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,601
Average per year5,241
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL53 LHJ 17k29k41k52k64k '06'15'11

Check SL53 LHJ

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,364 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage59,763 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,759 miles
Since last MOT+3,387 miles
PASS
Mileage56,372 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,299 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage52,449 miles
Since last MOT+6,925 miles
PASS
Mileage45,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,524 miles
Since last MOT+8,416 miles
PASS
Mileage37,108 miles
Since last MOT+6,315 miles
PASS
Mileage30,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,793 miles
Since last MOT+6,122 miles
PASS
Mileage24,671 miles
Since last MOT+4,710 miles
PASS
Mileage19,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,322 miles
PASS
Mileage16,639 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 LHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 LHJ

What car is SL53 LHJ?

SL53 LHJ is an blue Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 LHJ?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 LHJ was 64,364 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 LHJ passed its MOT?

SL53 LHJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2015.

Is SL53 LHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 LHJ 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 SL53 LHJ?

SL53 LHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.