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 Petrol 1798cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 155,293 miles on the clock, averaging 9,541 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BD53 VLX
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 155,293 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10 |
| Average per year | 9,541 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 VLX |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BD — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BD53 VLX
What car is BD53 VLX?
BD53 VLX is a black Ford Mondeo, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BD53 VLX?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 VLX was 155,293 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 VLX passed its MOT?
BD53 VLX has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2016.
Is BD53 VLX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 VLX 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 BD53 VLX?
BD53 VLX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.