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SB53 BUW

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 133,091 miles on the clock, averaging 9,708 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB53 BUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,091
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,708

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 reading133,091 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,708
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB53 BUW 26k53k80k106k133k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,091 miles
Since last MOT+6,611 miles
PASS
Mileage126,480 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,407 miles
Since last MOT+9,109 miles
PASS
Mileage117,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,298 miles
Since last MOT+7,087 miles
PASS
Mileage110,211 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,192 miles
Since last MOT+16,070 miles
PASS
Mileage94,122 miles
Since last MOT+193 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,929 miles
Since last MOT+13,160 miles
PASS
Mileage80,769 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,767 miles
Since last MOT+19,467 miles
PASS
Mileage61,300 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,004 miles
Since last MOT+56,359 miles
PASS
Mileage49,645 miles
Since last MOT+7,052 miles
PASS
Mileage42,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,593 miles
Since last MOT+16,406 miles
PASS
Mileage26,187 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 BUW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SB53 BUW

What car is SB53 BUW?

SB53 BUW is an blue Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB53 BUW?

The last recorded mileage for SB53 BUW was 133,091 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB53 BUW passed its MOT?

SB53 BUW has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Nov 2017.

Is SB53 BUW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB53 BUW 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 SB53 BUW?

SB53 BUW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.