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LX53 VTZ

2003 Ford Mondeo · Petrol · 1798cc

Silver Registered in Sidcup, London · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 59,300 miles on the clock, averaging 2,274 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LX53 VTZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
59,300
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
95%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,274

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

Low mileage
Latest reading59,300 miles
Reading date
Miles last year162
Average per year2,274
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 VTZ 15k26k37k48k59k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,300 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
PASS
Mileage59,138 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
PASS
Mileage59,101 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
PASS
Mileage58,892 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
PASS
Mileage58,674 miles
Since last MOT+303 miles
PASS
Mileage58,371 miles
Since last MOT+1,456 miles
PASS
Mileage56,915 miles
Since last MOT+3,370 miles
PASS
Mileage53,545 miles
Since last MOT+3,013 miles
PASS
Mileage50,532 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage46,868 miles
Since last MOT+1,837 miles
PASS
Mileage45,031 miles
Since last MOT+2,833 miles
PASS
Mileage42,198 miles
Since last MOT+4,158 miles
PASS
Mileage38,040 miles
Since last MOT+4,821 miles
PASS
Mileage33,219 miles
Since last MOT+2,955 miles
PASS
Mileage30,264 miles
Since last MOT+4,040 miles
PASS
Mileage26,224 miles
Since last MOT+2,803 miles
PASS
Mileage23,421 miles
Since last MOT+1,494 miles
PASS
Mileage21,927 miles
Since last MOT+2,190 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,737 miles
Since last MOT+4,542 miles
PASS
Mileage15,195 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 VTZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 VTZ

What car is LX53 VTZ?

LX53 VTZ is an silver Ford Mondeo, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 VTZ?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 VTZ was 59,300 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 VTZ passed its MOT?

LX53 VTZ has had 20 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (19 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Feb 2026.

Is LX53 VTZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 VTZ 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 LX53 VTZ?

LX53 VTZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.