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YP53 VLR

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 66,990 miles on the clock, averaging 7,864 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YP53 VLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,990
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,864

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading66,990 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,864
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YP53 VLR 25k36k46k57k67k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,990 miles
Since last MOT+8,198 miles
PASS
Mileage58,792 miles
Since last MOT+6,034 miles
PASS
Mileage52,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,758 miles
Since last MOT+8,229 miles
PASS
Mileage44,529 miles
Since last MOT+9,293 miles
PASS
Mileage35,236 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,230 miles
Since last MOT+9,814 miles
PASS
Mileage25,416 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 VLR
MakeFord
ModelKa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YP53 VLR

What car is YP53 VLR?

YP53 VLR is a black Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YP53 VLR?

The last recorded mileage for YP53 VLR was 66,990 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP53 VLR passed its MOT?

YP53 VLR has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2012.

Is YP53 VLR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP53 VLR 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 YP53 VLR?

YP53 VLR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.