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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 129,298 miles on the clock, averaging 11,229 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 SSZ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 129,298 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,758 |
| Average per year | 11,229 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 SSZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Mondeo |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 SSZ
What car is SO53 SSZ?
SO53 SSZ is an silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.
What is the mileage of SO53 SSZ?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 SSZ was 129,298 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 SSZ passed its MOT?
SO53 SSZ has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2014.
Is SO53 SSZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 SSZ 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 SSZ?
SO53 SSZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.