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SM53 EPJ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 71,189 miles on the clock, averaging 3,533 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 EPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,189
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,533

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 reading71,189 miles
Reading date
Miles last year107
Average per year3,533
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM53 EPJ 38k46k55k63k71k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,189 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,255 miles
PASS
Mileage66,827 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,825 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
PASS
Mileage63,475 miles
FAIL
Mileage634,752 miles
Since last MOT+575,720 miles
PASS
Mileage59,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,452 miles
PASS
Mileage55,580 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage49,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,690 miles
Since last MOT+1,668 miles
PASS
Mileage48,022 miles
Since last MOT+291 miles
PASS
Mileage47,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,731 miles
Since last MOT+9,719 miles
PASS
Mileage38,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,012 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 EPJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 EPJ

What car is SM53 EPJ?

SM53 EPJ is an blue Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 EPJ?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 EPJ was 71,189 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 EPJ passed its MOT?

SM53 EPJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2016.

Is SM53 EPJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 EPJ 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 SM53 EPJ?

SM53 EPJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.