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AO53 VDN

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Mondeo Diesel 1998cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 181,217 miles on the clock, averaging 10,354 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AO53 VDN

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,354

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,217 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,894
Average per year10,354
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO53 VDN 77k103k129k155k181k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,217 miles
Since last MOT+17,894 miles
PASS
Mileage163,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,323 miles
Since last MOT+13,389 miles
PASS
Mileage149,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,934 miles
Since last MOT+6,000 miles
PASS
Mileage143,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,934 miles
Since last MOT+7,468 miles
PASS
Mileage136,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,466 miles
Since last MOT+6,708 miles
PASS
Mileage129,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,758 miles
Since last MOT+7,107 miles
PASS
Mileage122,651 miles
Since last MOT+7,173 miles
PASS
Mileage115,478 miles
Since last MOT+8,117 miles
PASS
Mileage107,361 miles
Since last MOT+7,649 miles
PASS
Mileage99,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,712 miles
Since last MOT+22,387 miles
PASS
Mileage77,325 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VDN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AO53 VDN

What car is AO53 VDN?

AO53 VDN is an blue Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO53 VDN?

The last recorded mileage for AO53 VDN was 181,217 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO53 VDN passed its MOT?

AO53 VDN has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2016.

Is AO53 VDN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO53 VDN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AO53 VDN?

AO53 VDN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.