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 2003 Ford Ka Petrol 1299cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 33,627 miles on the clock, averaging 3,403 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 YBD
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 33,627 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,478 |
| Average per year | 3,403 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 YBD |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Ka |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1299cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 YBD
What car is SL53 YBD?
SL53 YBD is an red Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 YBD?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 YBD was 33,627 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 YBD passed its MOT?
SL53 YBD has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2011.
Is SL53 YBD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 YBD 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 YBD?
SL53 YBD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.