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SO53 STZ

2004 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourSilver
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 2004 Ford Mondeo Diesel 1998cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 142,546 miles on the clock, averaging 11,481 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO53 STZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,546
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
11,481

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,546 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22,473
Average per year11,481
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO53 STZ 79k95k111k127k143k '07'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,546 miles
Since last MOT+22,473 miles
PASS
Mileage120,073 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,073 miles
Since last MOT+10,922 miles
PASS
Mileage119,151 miles
Since last MOT+10,127 miles
PASS
Mileage109,024 miles
Since last MOT+7,765 miles
PASS
Mileage101,259 miles
Since last MOT+21,979 miles
PASS
Mileage79,280 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,275 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 STZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SO53 STZ

What car is SO53 STZ?

SO53 STZ is an silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SO53 STZ?

The last recorded mileage for SO53 STZ was 142,546 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO53 STZ passed its MOT?

SO53 STZ has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2012.

Is SO53 STZ ULEZ compliant?

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

SO53 STZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.