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SO53 BJK

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 252,581 miles on the clock, averaging 18,598 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO53 BJK

MOT Status
Due date passed
252,581
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
18,598

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading252,581 miles
Reading date
Average per year18,598
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO53 BJK 91k132k172k212k253k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage252,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage252,581 miles
Since last MOT+4,617 miles
PASS
Mileage247,964 miles
Since last MOT+6,802 miles
PASS
Mileage241,162 miles
Since last MOT+9,265 miles
PASS
Mileage231,897 miles
Since last MOT+7,319 miles
PASS
Mileage224,578 miles
Since last MOT+25,896 miles
PASS
Mileage198,682 miles
Since last MOT+559 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,123 miles
Since last MOT+31,136 miles
PASS
Mileage166,987 miles
Since last MOT+26,215 miles
PASS
Mileage140,772 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,661 miles
Since last MOT+49,244 miles
PASS
Mileage91,417 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 BJK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SO53 BJK

What car is SO53 BJK?

SO53 BJK is an black Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO53 BJK?

The last recorded mileage for SO53 BJK was 252,581 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO53 BJK passed its MOT?

SO53 BJK has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 25 Sep 2014.

Is SO53 BJK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 BJK 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 BJK?

SO53 BJK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.