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BN53 VNL

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 127,718 miles on the clock, averaging 8,879 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN53 VNL

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,718
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,879

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,718 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,879
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN53 VNL 25k51k76k102k128k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,718 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,715 miles
Since last MOT+3,810 miles
PASS
Mileage123,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,905 miles
Since last MOT+16,434 miles
PASS
Mileage107,471 miles
Since last MOT+13,040 miles
PASS
Mileage94,431 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,417 miles
Since last MOT+14,621 miles
PASS
Mileage79,796 miles
Since last MOT+10,067 miles
PASS
Mileage69,729 miles
Since last MOT+3,305 miles
PASS
Mileage66,424 miles
Since last MOT+8,698 miles
PASS
Mileage57,726 miles
Since last MOT+6,529 miles
PASS
Mileage51,197 miles
Since last MOT+7,722 miles
PASS
Mileage43,475 miles
Since last MOT+10,399 miles
PASS
Mileage33,076 miles
Since last MOT+8,211 miles
PASS
Mileage24,865 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VNL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BN53 VNL

What car is BN53 VNL?

BN53 VNL is a black Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BN53 VNL?

The last recorded mileage for BN53 VNL was 127,718 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN53 VNL passed its MOT?

BN53 VNL has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2018.

Is BN53 VNL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN53 VNL 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 BN53 VNL?

BN53 VNL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.