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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 93,436 miles on the clock, averaging 6,238 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SW53 DBU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 93,436 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,238 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW53 DBU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Ka |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1299cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SW53 DBU
What car is SW53 DBU?
SW53 DBU is an blue Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.
What is the mileage of SW53 DBU?
The last recorded mileage for SW53 DBU was 93,436 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW53 DBU passed its MOT?
SW53 DBU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2014.
Is SW53 DBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 DBU 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 SW53 DBU?
SW53 DBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.