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BD53 FOT

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourSilver
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 254,159 miles on the clock, averaging 21,169 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD53 FOT

MOT Status
Due date passed
254,159
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
21,169

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading254,159 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year21,169
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD53 FOT 124k156k189k222k254k '05'11'10

Check BD53 FOT

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage254,159 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage254,156 miles
Since last MOT+8,723 miles
PASS
Mileage245,433 miles
Since last MOT+6,078 miles
FAIL
Mileage239,355 miles
Since last MOT+5,888 miles
PASS
Mileage233,467 miles
Since last MOT+56,348 miles
PASS
Mileage177,119 miles
Since last MOT+53,190 miles
PASS
Mileage123,929 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FOT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BD53 FOT

What car is BD53 FOT?

BD53 FOT is a silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BD53 FOT?

The last recorded mileage for BD53 FOT was 254,159 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD53 FOT passed its MOT?

BD53 FOT has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2011.

Is BD53 FOT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 FOT 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 BD53 FOT?

BD53 FOT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.