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SO53 FJF

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 153,559 miles on the clock, averaging 9,515 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO53 FJF

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,559
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
9,515

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,559 miles
Reading date
Miles last year101
Average per year9,515
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO53 FJF 99k112k126k140k154k '06'12'10

Check SO53 FJF

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,559 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,458 miles
Since last MOT+5,067 miles
PASS
Mileage148,391 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,696 miles
PASS
Mileage144,647 miles
Since last MOT+7,162 miles
PASS
Mileage137,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,485 miles
Since last MOT+22,147 miles
PASS
Mileage115,338 miles
Since last MOT+16,565 miles
PASS
Mileage98,773 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 FJF
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 FJF

What car is SO53 FJF?

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

What is the mileage of SO53 FJF?

The last recorded mileage for SO53 FJF was 153,559 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO53 FJF passed its MOT?

SO53 FJF has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2012.

Is SO53 FJF ULEZ compliant?

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

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