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SL53 LBE

2003 Ford Mondeo · Petrol · 1798cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 130,556 miles on the clock, averaging 9,831 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 LBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,556
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,831

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,556 miles
Reading date
Miles last year981
Average per year9,831
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 LBE 22k49k76k103k131k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,556 miles
Since last MOT+981 miles
PASS
Mileage129,575 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,535 miles
Since last MOT+761 miles
PASS
Mileage128,774 miles
Since last MOT+682 miles
PASS
Mileage128,092 miles
Since last MOT+1,435 miles
PASS
Mileage126,657 miles
Since last MOT+11,647 miles
PASS
Mileage115,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,010 miles
Since last MOT+17,420 miles
PASS
Mileage97,590 miles
Since last MOT+17,803 miles
PASS
Mileage79,787 miles
Since last MOT+17,193 miles
PASS
Mileage62,594 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,578 miles
Since last MOT+15,635 miles
PASS
Mileage46,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,943 miles
Since last MOT+19,964 miles
PASS
Mileage26,979 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage21,789 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL53 LBE

What car is SL53 LBE?

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

What is the mileage of SL53 LBE?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 LBE was 130,556 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 LBE passed its MOT?

SL53 LBE has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2017.

Is SL53 LBE ULEZ compliant?

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

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