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 2004 Ford Mondeo Petrol 2967cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 157,574 miles on the clock, averaging 10,069 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RL53 RAU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 157,574 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 33 |
| Average per year | 10,069 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL53 RAU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 2967cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RL53 RAU
What car is RL53 RAU?
RL53 RAU is an black Ford Mondeo, petrol (2967cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.
What is the mileage of RL53 RAU?
The last recorded mileage for RL53 RAU was 157,574 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL53 RAU passed its MOT?
RL53 RAU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2018.
Is RL53 RAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL53 RAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RL53 RAU?
RL53 RAU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.