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SL53 LBO

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 138,778 miles on the clock, averaging 8,786 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 LBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,778
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
8,786

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,778 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,786
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 LBO 46k69k92k115k139k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,778 miles
Since last MOT+8,900 miles
PASS
Mileage129,878 miles
Since last MOT+11,359 miles
PASS
Mileage118,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,519 miles
Since last MOT+15,076 miles
PASS
Mileage103,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,443 miles
Since last MOT+7,406 miles
PASS
Mileage96,037 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,033 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage90,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,873 miles
Since last MOT+6,782 miles
PASS
Mileage84,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,895 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,196 miles
Since last MOT+6,228 miles
PASS
Mileage71,968 miles
Since last MOT+7,022 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,946 miles
Since last MOT+19,340 miles
PASS
Mileage45,606 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL53 LBO

What car is SL53 LBO?

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

What is the mileage of SL53 LBO?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 LBO was 138,778 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 LBO passed its MOT?

SL53 LBO has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2017.

Is SL53 LBO ULEZ compliant?

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

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