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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 72,150 miles on the clock, averaging 8,404 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NL53 RKU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 72,150 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,404 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL53 RKU |
| 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 RKU
What car is NL53 RKU?
NL53 RKU is an silver Ford Mondeo, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL53 RKU?
The last recorded mileage for NL53 RKU was 72,150 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL53 RKU passed its MOT?
NL53 RKU has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2012.
Is NL53 RKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 RKU 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 RKU?
NL53 RKU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.