Vehicle summary
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 Transit Diesel 1998cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 317,588 miles on the clock, averaging 10,260 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 BDF
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 317,588 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 774 |
| Average per year | 10,260 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 BDF |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Transit |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 BDF
What car is SO53 BDF?
SO53 BDF is an red Ford Transit, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 BDF?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 BDF was 317,588 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 BDF passed its MOT?
SO53 BDF has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2014.
Is SO53 BDF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 BDF 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 SO53 BDF?
SO53 BDF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.