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GU53 LZX

2003 Ford Mondeo · Petrol · 1798cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlack
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 1798cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 176,206 miles on the clock, averaging 8,862 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 LZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,206
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,862

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading176,206 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,862
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 LZX 82k106k129k153k176k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,206 miles
Since last MOT+482 miles
PASS
Mileage175,724 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,732 miles
Since last MOT+597 miles
PASS
Mileage175,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,135 miles
Since last MOT+266 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,869 miles
Since last MOT+843 miles
PASS
Mileage174,026 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,024 miles
Since last MOT+213 miles
PASS
Mileage173,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,811 miles
Since last MOT+192 miles
PASS
Mileage173,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,619 miles
Since last MOT+2,860 miles
PASS
Mileage170,759 miles
Since last MOT+12,219 miles
PASS
Mileage158,540 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,495 miles
Since last MOT+28,973 miles
PASS
Mileage129,522 miles
Since last MOT+21,358 miles
PASS
Mileage108,164 miles
Since last MOT+26,220 miles
PASS
Mileage81,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,944 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 LZX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GU53 LZX

What car is GU53 LZX?

GU53 LZX is a black Ford Mondeo, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GU53 LZX?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 LZX was 176,206 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 LZX passed its MOT?

GU53 LZX has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2017.

Is GU53 LZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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