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FV53 FBL

2003 Ford Mondeo · Petrol · 1999cc

Red Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1999cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 80,499 miles on the clock, averaging 4,167 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FV53 FBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,499
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,167

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,499 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,079
Average per year4,167
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 FBL 13k30k47k64k80k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,499 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage77,420 miles
Since last MOT+2,783 miles
PASS
Mileage74,637 miles
Since last MOT+2,085 miles
PASS
Mileage72,552 miles
Since last MOT+3,257 miles
PASS
Mileage69,295 miles
Since last MOT+3,323 miles
PASS
Mileage65,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,972 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage62,461 miles
Since last MOT+4,620 miles
PASS
Mileage57,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,841 miles
Since last MOT+5,568 miles
PASS
Mileage52,273 miles
Since last MOT+4,087 miles
PASS
Mileage48,186 miles
Since last MOT+6,324 miles
PASS
Mileage41,862 miles
Since last MOT+6,378 miles
PASS
Mileage35,484 miles
Since last MOT+6,405 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,079 miles
Since last MOT+5,965 miles
PASS
Mileage23,114 miles
Since last MOT+2,238 miles
PASS
Mileage20,876 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,863 miles
Since last MOT+4,077 miles
PASS
Mileage16,786 miles
Since last MOT+3,741 miles
PASS
Mileage13,045 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 FBL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 FBL

What car is FV53 FBL?

FV53 FBL is an red Ford Mondeo, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV53 FBL?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 FBL was 80,499 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 FBL passed its MOT?

FV53 FBL has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2023.

Is FV53 FBL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 FBL 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 FV53 FBL?

FV53 FBL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.