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NJ53 SMU

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlue
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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 137,552 miles on the clock, averaging 11,370 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ53 SMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,552
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
11,370

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading137,552 miles
Reading date
Miles last year35,235
Average per year11,370
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NJ53 SMU 86k99k112k125k138k '07'11'10

Check NJ53 SMU

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,552 miles
Since last MOT+35,235 miles
PASS
Mileage102,317 miles
Since last MOT+16,460 miles
PASS
Mileage85,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,857 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 SMU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NJ53 SMU

What car is NJ53 SMU?

NJ53 SMU is an blue Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NJ53 SMU?

The last recorded mileage for NJ53 SMU was 137,552 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ53 SMU passed its MOT?

NJ53 SMU has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Aug 2011.

Is NJ53 SMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ53 SMU 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 NJ53 SMU?

NJ53 SMU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.