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RY53 PBU

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlack
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 2003 Ford Mondeo Diesel 1998cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 7 (53% pass rate). It has 162,196 miles on the clock, averaging 12,989 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RY53 PBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,196
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,989

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 reading162,196 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,989
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY53 PBU 65k89k113k138k162k '06'14'10

Check RY53 PBU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,196 miles
Since last MOT+4,174 miles
PASS
Mileage158,022 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,016 miles
Since last MOT+12,471 miles
PASS
Mileage145,545 miles
Since last MOT+16,803 miles
PASS
Mileage128,742 miles
Since last MOT+273 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,469 miles
Since last MOT+13,692 miles
PASS
Mileage114,777 miles
Since last MOT+14,414 miles
PASS
Mileage100,363 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,355 miles
Since last MOT+16,786 miles
PASS
Mileage83,569 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,569 miles
Since last MOT+18,883 miles
PASS
Mileage64,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,686 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,606 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 PBU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RY53 PBU

What car is RY53 PBU?

RY53 PBU is an black Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RY53 PBU?

The last recorded mileage for RY53 PBU was 162,196 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY53 PBU passed its MOT?

RY53 PBU has had 15 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (8 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2014.

Is RY53 PBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY53 PBU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RY53 PBU?

RY53 PBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.