Vehicle summary
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 1999cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 116,257 miles on the clock, averaging 6,449 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NL53 BUA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 116,257 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,449 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL53 BUA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1999cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NL53 BUA
What car is NL53 BUA?
NL53 BUA is an silver Ford Mondeo, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL53 BUA?
The last recorded mileage for NL53 BUA was 116,257 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL53 BUA passed its MOT?
NL53 BUA has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2018.
Is NL53 BUA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 BUA 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 NL53 BUA?
NL53 BUA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.