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YB53 OAU

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1599cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 36,546 miles on the clock, averaging 2,794 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YB53 OAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
36,546
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
2,794

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading36,546 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,794
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB53 OAU 7k14k22k29k37k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage36,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,546 miles
Since last MOT+4,763 miles
PASS
Mileage31,783 miles
Since last MOT+4,723 miles
PASS
Mileage27,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,060 miles
Since last MOT+7,241 miles
PASS
Mileage19,819 miles
Since last MOT+4,785 miles
PASS
Mileage15,034 miles
Since last MOT+4,858 miles
PASS
Mileage10,176 miles
Since last MOT+3,094 miles
PASS
Mileage7,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage7,082 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 OAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1599cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YB53 OAU

What car is YB53 OAU?

YB53 OAU is a black Ford Ka, petrol (1599cc). First registered in Leeds in 2003.

What is the mileage of YB53 OAU?

The last recorded mileage for YB53 OAU was 36,546 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB53 OAU passed its MOT?

YB53 OAU has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2017.

Is YB53 OAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB53 OAU 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 YB53 OAU?

YB53 OAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.