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BU52 XPE

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 118,109 miles on the clock, averaging 7,779 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU52 XPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,109
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,779

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,109 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,779
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BU52 XPE 20k44k69k93k118k '06'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,109 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
PASS
Mileage113,215 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,205 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
PASS
Mileage104,860 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,857 miles
Since last MOT+8,942 miles
PASS
Mileage95,915 miles
Since last MOT+1,371 miles
PASS
Mileage94,544 miles
Since last MOT+7,203 miles
PASS
Mileage87,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,341 miles
Since last MOT+8,257 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,978 miles
PASS
Mileage72,106 miles
Since last MOT+11,103 miles
PASS
Mileage61,003 miles
Since last MOT+10,410 miles
PASS
Mileage50,593 miles
Since last MOT+8,430 miles
PASS
Mileage42,163 miles
Since last MOT+7,331 miles
PASS
Mileage34,832 miles
Since last MOT+8,161 miles
PASS
Mileage26,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,671 miles
Since last MOT+7,171 miles
PASS
Mileage19,500 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XPE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BU52 XPE

What car is BU52 XPE?

BU52 XPE is a black Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BU52 XPE?

The last recorded mileage for BU52 XPE was 118,109 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU52 XPE passed its MOT?

BU52 XPE has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2018.

Is BU52 XPE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU52 XPE 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 BU52 XPE?

BU52 XPE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.