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BG53 FOU

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 165,275 miles on the clock, averaging 11,487 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 FOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,275
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,487

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,275 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,657
Average per year11,487
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BG53 FOU 73k96k119k142k165k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,275 miles
Since last MOT+5,657 miles
PASS
Mileage159,618 miles
Since last MOT+15,251 miles
PASS
Mileage144,367 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,302 miles
Since last MOT+10,195 miles
PASS
Mileage134,107 miles
Since last MOT+295 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,812 miles
Since last MOT+10,780 miles
PASS
Mileage123,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,032 miles
Since last MOT+13,483 miles
PASS
Mileage109,549 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,477 miles
Since last MOT+12,874 miles
PASS
Mileage96,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,603 miles
Since last MOT+12,332 miles
PASS
Mileage84,271 miles
Since last MOT+11,327 miles
PASS
Mileage72,944 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 FOU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 FOU

What car is BG53 FOU?

BG53 FOU is a silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 FOU?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 FOU was 165,275 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 FOU passed its MOT?

BG53 FOU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2014.

Is BG53 FOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 FOU 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 BG53 FOU?

BG53 FOU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.