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SL53 LBG

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourSilver
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 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 194,529 miles on the clock, averaging 9,621 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 LBG

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,529
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,621

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading194,529 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year9,621
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL53 LBG 94k119k144k169k195k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,529 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,526 miles
Since last MOT+9,942 miles
PASS
Mileage184,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,584 miles
Since last MOT+13,116 miles
PASS
Mileage171,468 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,421 miles
Since last MOT+7,982 miles
PASS
Mileage163,439 miles
Since last MOT+6,838 miles
PASS
Mileage156,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,601 miles
Since last MOT+8,683 miles
PASS
Mileage147,918 miles
Since last MOT+8,463 miles
PASS
Mileage139,455 miles
Since last MOT+10,349 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,106 miles
Since last MOT+10,039 miles
PASS
Mileage119,067 miles
Since last MOT+10,575 miles
PASS
Mileage108,492 miles
Since last MOT+14,145 miles
PASS
Mileage94,347 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 LBG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 LBG

What car is SL53 LBG?

SL53 LBG is an silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 LBG?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 LBG was 194,529 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 LBG passed its MOT?

SL53 LBG has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2017.

Is SL53 LBG ULEZ compliant?

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

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