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SM53 ESV

2003 Ford Mondeo · Petrol · 1798cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 114,045 miles on the clock, averaging 6,370 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM53 ESV

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,045
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,370

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,045 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,272
Average per year6,370
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM53 ESV 33k53k73k94k114k '06'19'13

Check SM53 ESV

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage114,045 miles
Since last MOT+5,272 miles
PASS
Mileage108,773 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,768 miles
Since last MOT+4,994 miles
PASS
Mileage103,774 miles
Since last MOT+5,402 miles
PASS
Mileage98,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,372 miles
Since last MOT+5,259 miles
PASS
Mileage93,113 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,111 miles
Since last MOT+5,401 miles
PASS
Mileage87,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,710 miles
Since last MOT+5,770 miles
PASS
Mileage81,940 miles
Since last MOT+7,206 miles
PASS
Mileage74,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,734 miles
Since last MOT+7,418 miles
PASS
Mileage67,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,316 miles
Since last MOT+5,745 miles
PASS
Mileage61,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,571 miles
Since last MOT+6,015 miles
PASS
Mileage55,556 miles
Since last MOT+5,502 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,054 miles
Since last MOT+6,021 miles
PASS
Mileage44,033 miles
Since last MOT+11,502 miles
PASS
Mileage32,531 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 ESV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SM53 ESV

What car is SM53 ESV?

SM53 ESV is an grey Ford Mondeo, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM53 ESV?

The last recorded mileage for SM53 ESV was 114,045 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM53 ESV passed its MOT?

SM53 ESV has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 30 Jul 2019.

Is SM53 ESV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 ESV 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 SM53 ESV?

SM53 ESV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.