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KL53 TAU

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Silver Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 183,325 miles on the clock, averaging 7,860 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KL53 TAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,325
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,860

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading183,325 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year7,860
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KL53 TAU 87k111k135k159k183k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,325 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,320 miles
Since last MOT+6,389 miles
PASS
Mileage176,931 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,928 miles
Since last MOT+7,918 miles
PASS
Mileage169,010 miles
Since last MOT+12,581 miles
PASS
Mileage156,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,229 miles
PASS
Mileage153,200 miles
Since last MOT+919 miles
PASS
Mileage152,281 miles
Since last MOT+886 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,395 miles
Since last MOT+14,189 miles
PASS
Mileage137,206 miles
Since last MOT+7,669 miles
PASS
Mileage129,537 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,532 miles
Since last MOT+4,306 miles
PASS
Mileage125,226 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,211 miles
Since last MOT+8,181 miles
PASS
Mileage117,030 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,027 miles
Since last MOT+8,005 miles
PASS
Mileage109,022 miles
Since last MOT+10,654 miles
PASS
Mileage98,368 miles
PASS
Mileage132,840 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage126,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,465 miles
Since last MOT+39,094 miles
PASS
Mileage87,371 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 TAU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKL — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KL53 TAU

What car is KL53 TAU?

KL53 TAU is a silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Northampton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KL53 TAU?

The last recorded mileage for KL53 TAU was 183,325 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KL53 TAU passed its MOT?

KL53 TAU has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2018.

Is KL53 TAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KL53 TAU 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 KL53 TAU?

KL53 TAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.