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RL51 BUA

2002 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourRed
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 2002 Ford Mondeo Diesel 1998cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 4 (50% pass rate). It has 135,299 miles on the clock, averaging 9,406 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RL51 BUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,299
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2007
50%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
9,406

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading135,299 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year9,406
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RL51 BUA 96k106k116k126k135k '07'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,299 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,290 miles
Since last MOT+9,481 miles
PASS
Mileage125,809 miles
Since last MOT+8,872 miles
PASS
Mileage116,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,937 miles
Since last MOT+10,118 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,819 miles
Since last MOT+10,457 miles
PASS
Mileage96,362 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,285 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 BUA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About RL51 BUA

What car is RL51 BUA?

RL51 BUA is an red Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL51 BUA?

The last recorded mileage for RL51 BUA was 135,299 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL51 BUA passed its MOT?

RL51 BUA has had 8 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (4 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2011.

Is RL51 BUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 BUA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RL51 BUA?

RL51 BUA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.