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SW53 DCO

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1599cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1599cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1599cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 87,742 miles on the clock, averaging 4,821 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW53 DCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,742
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,821

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,742 miles
Reading date
Miles last year547
Average per year4,821
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW53 DCO 27k42k57k73k88k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage87,742 miles
Since last MOT+547 miles
PASS
Mileage87,195 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,194 miles
Since last MOT+2,245 miles
PASS
Mileage84,949 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,948 miles
Since last MOT+415 miles
PASS
Mileage84,533 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,532 miles
Since last MOT+2,705 miles
PASS
Mileage81,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,827 miles
Since last MOT+9,173 miles
PASS
Mileage72,654 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,651 miles
Since last MOT+6,901 miles
PASS
Mileage65,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,750 miles
Since last MOT+6,671 miles
PASS
Mileage59,079 miles
Since last MOT+7,757 miles
PASS
Mileage51,322 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage45,928 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,859 miles
Since last MOT+9,746 miles
PASS
Mileage36,113 miles
Since last MOT+9,077 miles
PASS
Mileage27,036 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 DCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1599cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SW53 DCO

What car is SW53 DCO?

SW53 DCO is an black Ford Ka, petrol (1599cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SW53 DCO?

The last recorded mileage for SW53 DCO was 87,742 miles, recorded on 30 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW53 DCO passed its MOT?

SW53 DCO has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 30 May 2019.

Is SW53 DCO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW53 DCO 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 DCO?

SW53 DCO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.