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SL53 LHF

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlack
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 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 122,374 miles on the clock, averaging 10,514 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 LHF

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,374
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,514

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading122,374 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,341
Average per year10,514
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 LHF 24k49k73k98k122k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage122,374 miles
Since last MOT+5,341 miles
PASS
Mileage117,033 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,977 miles
Since last MOT+20,739 miles
PASS
Mileage96,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,238 miles
Since last MOT+19,797 miles
PASS
Mileage76,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,441 miles
Since last MOT+9,025 miles
PASS
Mileage67,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,416 miles
Since last MOT+8,496 miles
PASS
Mileage58,920 miles
Since last MOT+13,326 miles
PASS
Mileage45,594 miles
Since last MOT+1,517 miles
PASS
Mileage44,077 miles
Since last MOT+8,575 miles
PASS
Mileage35,502 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
PASS
Mileage35,404 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,392 miles
Since last MOT+2,213 miles
PASS
Mileage33,179 miles
Since last MOT+8,906 miles
PASS
Mileage24,273 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL53 LHF

What car is SL53 LHF?

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

What is the mileage of SL53 LHF?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 LHF was 122,374 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 LHF passed its MOT?

SL53 LHF has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 2 Feb 2016.

Is SL53 LHF ULEZ compliant?

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

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