Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1798cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 187,279 miles on the clock, averaging 13,518 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CE53 VBU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 187,279 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,474 |
| Average per year | 13,518 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CE53 VBU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CE53 VBU
What car is CE53 VBU?
CE53 VBU is a black Ford Mondeo, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CE53 VBU?
The last recorded mileage for CE53 VBU was 187,279 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CE53 VBU passed its MOT?
CE53 VBU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2019.
Is CE53 VBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 VBU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is CE53 VBU?
CE53 VBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.