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SL53 LAE

2003 Ford Mondeo · Petrol · 1798cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 130,973 miles on the clock, averaging 10,642 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 LAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,973
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,642

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,973 miles
Reading date
Miles last year73
Average per year10,642
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 LAE 46k67k88k110k131k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,973 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,911 miles
PASS
Mileage125,989 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,865 miles
Since last MOT+7,661 miles
PASS
Mileage118,204 miles
Since last MOT+8,267 miles
PASS
Mileage109,937 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,838 miles
Since last MOT+3,795 miles
PASS
Mileage106,043 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,021 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage100,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,499 miles
Since last MOT+22,708 miles
PASS
Mileage77,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,791 miles
Since last MOT+20,381 miles
PASS
Mileage57,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,410 miles
Since last MOT+11,630 miles
PASS
Mileage45,780 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,780 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 LAE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 LAE

What car is SL53 LAE?

SL53 LAE is an blue Ford Mondeo, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 LAE?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 LAE was 130,973 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 LAE passed its MOT?

SL53 LAE has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2014.

Is SL53 LAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 LAE 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 SL53 LAE?

SL53 LAE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.