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OV53 OBU

2003 Ford Mondeo · Petrol · 1798cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 128,442 miles on the clock, averaging 9,115 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OV53 OBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,442
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,115

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,442 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,236
Average per year9,115
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OV53 OBU 40k62k84k106k128k '06'16'12

Check OV53 OBU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,442 miles
Since last MOT+7,236 miles
PASS
Mileage121,206 miles
Since last MOT+7,543 miles
PASS
Mileage113,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,663 miles
Since last MOT+8,291 miles
PASS
Mileage105,372 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,371 miles
Since last MOT+9,596 miles
PASS
Mileage95,775 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,773 miles
Since last MOT+9,682 miles
PASS
Mileage86,091 miles
Since last MOT+9,926 miles
PASS
Mileage76,165 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,159 miles
Since last MOT+10,535 miles
PASS
Mileage65,624 miles
Since last MOT+11,957 miles
PASS
Mileage53,667 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,629 miles
Since last MOT+13,201 miles
PASS
Mileage40,428 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OBU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 OBU

What car is OV53 OBU?

OV53 OBU is an silver Ford Mondeo, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV53 OBU?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 OBU was 128,442 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 OBU passed its MOT?

OV53 OBU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2016.

Is OV53 OBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 OBU 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 OV53 OBU?

OV53 OBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.