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FL53 RUW

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 202,360 miles on the clock, averaging 13,010 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FL53 RUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,360
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,010

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading202,360 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,010
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL53 RUW 83k113k143k173k202k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,360 miles
Since last MOT+7,518 miles
PASS
Mileage194,842 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,841 miles
Since last MOT+11,750 miles
PASS
Mileage183,091 miles
Since last MOT+308 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,783 miles
Since last MOT+12,030 miles
PASS
Mileage170,753 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,753 miles
Since last MOT+9,778 miles
PASS
Mileage160,975 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,911 miles
Since last MOT+9,295 miles
PASS
Mileage151,616 miles
Since last MOT+8,972 miles
PASS
Mileage142,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,644 miles
Since last MOT+16,517 miles
PASS
Mileage126,127 miles
Since last MOT+24,390 miles
PASS
Mileage101,737 miles
Since last MOT+18,674 miles
PASS
Mileage83,063 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 RUW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FL53 RUW

What car is FL53 RUW?

FL53 RUW is an blue Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FL53 RUW?

The last recorded mileage for FL53 RUW was 202,360 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL53 RUW passed its MOT?

FL53 RUW has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2015.

Is FL53 RUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL53 RUW 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 FL53 RUW?

FL53 RUW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.