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GU53 UBY

2003 Ford Mondeo · Petrol · 1798cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 176,862 miles on the clock, averaging 14,449 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 UBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,862
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
14,449

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,862 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,449
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU53 UBY 16k56k97k137k177k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,862 miles
Since last MOT+20,079 miles
PASS
Mileage156,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,783 miles
Since last MOT+21,594 miles
PASS
Mileage135,189 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,188 miles
Since last MOT+20,824 miles
PASS
Mileage114,364 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,360 miles
Since last MOT+20,859 miles
PASS
Mileage93,501 miles
Since last MOT+157 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,344 miles
Since last MOT+20,424 miles
PASS
Mileage72,920 miles
Since last MOT+10,029 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,891 miles
Since last MOT+8,510 miles
PASS
Mileage54,381 miles
Since last MOT+7,638 miles
PASS
Mileage46,743 miles
Since last MOT+10,638 miles
PASS
Mileage36,105 miles
Since last MOT+9,520 miles
PASS
Mileage26,585 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage26,584 miles
Since last MOT+10,301 miles
PASS
Mileage16,283 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 UBY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
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 UBY

What car is GU53 UBY?

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

What is the mileage of GU53 UBY?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 UBY was 176,862 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 UBY passed its MOT?

GU53 UBY has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2017.

Is GU53 UBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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