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YM53 WAE

2003 Ford Ka · Petrol · 1299cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 73,868 miles on the clock, averaging 7,060 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YM53 WAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,868
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,060

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

Below average
Latest reading73,868 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,060
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM53 WAE 17k31k46k60k74k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,868 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,092 miles
PASS
Mileage69,775 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,770 miles
Since last MOT+8,909 miles
PASS
Mileage60,861 miles
Since last MOT+7,801 miles
PASS
Mileage53,060 miles
Since last MOT+16,338 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,722 miles
Since last MOT+9,640 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,082 miles
Since last MOT+2,883 miles
PASS
Mileage24,199 miles
Since last MOT+3,192 miles
PASS
Mileage21,007 miles
Since last MOT+3,798 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,209 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 WAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YM53 WAE

What car is YM53 WAE?

YM53 WAE is a black Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM53 WAE?

The last recorded mileage for YM53 WAE was 73,868 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM53 WAE passed its MOT?

YM53 WAE has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2014.

Is YM53 WAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM53 WAE 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 YM53 WAE?

YM53 WAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.