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 Mondeo Diesel 1998cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 176,565 miles on the clock, averaging 7,671 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BD53 VLJ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 176,565 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8 |
| Average per year | 7,671 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 VLJ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BD — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BD53 VLJ
What car is BD53 VLJ?
BD53 VLJ is a black Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BD53 VLJ?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 VLJ was 176,565 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 VLJ passed its MOT?
BD53 VLJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2018.
Is BD53 VLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 VLJ 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 VLJ?
BD53 VLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.