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BF53 VZX

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 103,013 miles on the clock, averaging 5,970 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 VZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,013
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,970

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading103,013 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,859
Average per year5,970
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BF53 VZX 41k57k72k88k103k '06'17'12

Check BF53 VZX

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,859 miles
PASS
Mileage99,154 miles
Since last MOT+2,991 miles
PASS
Mileage96,163 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,113 miles
Since last MOT+3,089 miles
PASS
Mileage93,024 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,003 miles
Since last MOT+5,378 miles
PASS
Mileage87,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,583 miles
PASS
Mileage82,042 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,957 miles
Since last MOT+6,643 miles
PASS
Mileage75,314 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,252 miles
Since last MOT+8,308 miles
PASS
Mileage66,944 miles
Since last MOT+8,268 miles
PASS
Mileage58,676 miles
Since last MOT+7,217 miles
PASS
Mileage51,459 miles
Since last MOT+10,134 miles
PASS
Mileage41,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,325 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VZX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 VZX

What car is BF53 VZX?

BF53 VZX is a red Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 VZX?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 VZX was 103,013 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 VZX passed its MOT?

BF53 VZX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2017.

Is BF53 VZX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 VZX 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 BF53 VZX?

BF53 VZX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.