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BL53 OBN

2004 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
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 2004 Ford Mondeo Diesel 1998cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 158,343 miles on the clock, averaging 9,574 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL53 OBN

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,343
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,574

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 reading158,343 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,574
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL53 OBN 60k85k109k134k158k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,343 miles
Since last MOT+4,385 miles
PASS
Mileage153,958 miles
Since last MOT+9,599 miles
PASS
Mileage144,359 miles
Since last MOT+10,723 miles
PASS
Mileage133,636 miles
Since last MOT+7,430 miles
PASS
Mileage126,206 miles
Since last MOT+5,999 miles
PASS
Mileage120,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,207 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,159 miles
Since last MOT+15,060 miles
PASS
Mileage105,099 miles
Since last MOT+16,668 miles
PASS
Mileage88,431 miles
Since last MOT+8,258 miles
PASS
Mileage80,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,173 miles
Since last MOT+7,512 miles
PASS
Mileage72,661 miles
Since last MOT+11,509 miles
PASS
Mileage61,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,152 miles
Since last MOT+1,161 miles
PASS
Mileage59,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,991 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OBN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BL53 OBN

What car is BL53 OBN?

BL53 OBN is a red Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BL53 OBN?

The last recorded mileage for BL53 OBN was 158,343 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL53 OBN passed its MOT?

BL53 OBN has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2017.

Is BL53 OBN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 OBN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BL53 OBN?

BL53 OBN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.