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 2004 Ford Mondeo Diesel 1998cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 9 (50% pass rate). It has 156,566 miles on the clock, averaging 9,640 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 BFZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 156,566 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,640 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 BFZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 BFZ
What car is SO53 BFZ?
SO53 BFZ is an red Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO53 BFZ?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 BFZ was 156,566 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 BFZ passed its MOT?
SO53 BFZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (9 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2018.
Is SO53 BFZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 BFZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, 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 BFZ?
SO53 BFZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.