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GU53 LUA

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 114,026 miles on the clock, averaging 5,140 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 LUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,026
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,140

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,026 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,140
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 LUA 37k57k76k95k114k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,026 miles
Since last MOT+11,728 miles
PASS
Mileage102,298 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,291 miles
Since last MOT+8,271 miles
PASS
Mileage94,020 miles
Since last MOT+9,083 miles
PASS
Mileage84,937 miles
Since last MOT+4,176 miles
PASS
Mileage80,761 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,748 miles
Since last MOT+1,137 miles
PASS
Mileage79,611 miles
Since last MOT+1,278 miles
PASS
Mileage78,333 miles
Since last MOT+1,600 miles
PASS
Mileage76,733 miles
Since last MOT+1,560 miles
PASS
Mileage75,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,173 miles
Since last MOT+3,180 miles
PASS
Mileage71,993 miles
Since last MOT+3,662 miles
PASS
Mileage68,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage64,270 miles
Since last MOT+4,468 miles
PASS
Mileage59,802 miles
Since last MOT+4,692 miles
PASS
Mileage55,110 miles
Since last MOT+10,512 miles
PASS
Mileage44,598 miles
Since last MOT+7,233 miles
PASS
Mileage37,365 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 LUA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GU53 LUA

What car is GU53 LUA?

GU53 LUA is a blue Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU53 LUA?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 LUA was 114,026 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 LUA passed its MOT?

GU53 LUA has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2021.

Is GU53 LUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU53 LUA 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 GU53 LUA?

GU53 LUA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.