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GU53 UCO

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 148,263 miles on the clock, averaging 6,452 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU53 UCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,263
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,452

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

Below average
Latest reading148,263 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year6,452
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU53 UCO 57k80k102k125k148k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,263 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,253 miles
Since last MOT+2,608 miles
PASS
Mileage145,645 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,638 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage141,658 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,437 miles
PASS
Mileage137,211 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,200 miles
Since last MOT+6,300 miles
PASS
Mileage130,900 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,890 miles
Since last MOT+5,858 miles
PASS
Mileage125,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage121,365 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,362 miles
Since last MOT+3,734 miles
PASS
Mileage117,628 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,624 miles
Since last MOT+4,660 miles
PASS
Mileage112,964 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,529 miles
PASS
Mileage109,432 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,693 miles
PASS
Mileage103,734 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,731 miles
Since last MOT+297 miles
PASS
Mileage103,434 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,429 miles
Since last MOT+10,718 miles
PASS
Mileage92,711 miles
Since last MOT+18,544 miles
PASS
Mileage74,167 miles
Since last MOT+17,487 miles
PASS
Mileage56,680 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 UCO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
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 UCO

What car is GU53 UCO?

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

What is the mileage of GU53 UCO?

The last recorded mileage for GU53 UCO was 148,263 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU53 UCO passed its MOT?

GU53 UCO has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2020.

Is GU53 UCO ULEZ compliant?

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

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