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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 93,818 miles on the clock, averaging 6,736 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YR53 BUW
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 93,818 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 321 |
| Average per year | 6,736 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YR53 BUW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Ka |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1299cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YR — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About YR53 BUW
What car is YR53 BUW?
YR53 BUW is a red Ford Ka, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.
What is the mileage of YR53 BUW?
The last recorded mileage for YR53 BUW was 93,818 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YR53 BUW passed its MOT?
YR53 BUW has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 20 Sep 2016.
Is YR53 BUW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR53 BUW 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 YR53 BUW?
YR53 BUW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.